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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.08, 2,231.82 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.08, 2,231.82 and 514.46 is: 771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.08 : 2,231.82 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.08/2,231.82 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.08x = 2,231.82 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.08x = 1,148,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,187.70/1,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.59

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