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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.12, 2,231.37 and 758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.12, 2,231.37 and 758.04 is: 1,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.12 : 2,231.37 = 758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.12/2,231.37 = 758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.12x = 2,231.37 × 758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.12x = 1,691,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,467.71/1,488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.65

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