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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.07, 2,232.12 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.07, 2,232.12 and 392.39 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.07 : 2,232.12 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.07/2,232.12 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.07x = 2,232.12 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.07x = 875,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,861.57/1,488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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