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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.11, 2,229.27 and 1,154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.11, 2,229.27 and 1,154.81 is: 1,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.11 : 2,229.27 = 1,154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.11/2,229.27 = 1,154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.11x = 2,229.27 × 1,154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.11x = 2,574,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,372.14/1,488.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.97

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