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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.07, 2,231.79 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.07, 2,231.79 and 448.06 is: 672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.07 : 2,231.79 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.07/2,231.79 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.07x = 2,231.79 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.07x = 999,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,975.83/1,488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.00

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