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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.12, 2,233.44 and 941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.12, 2,233.44 and 941.28 is: 1,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.12 : 2,233.44 = 941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.12/2,233.44 = 941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.12x = 2,233.44 × 941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.12x = 2,102,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,292.40/1,488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.72

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