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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.22, 2,230.83 and 1,076.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.22, 2,230.83 and 1,076.35 is: 1,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.22 : 2,230.83 = 1,076.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.22/2,230.83 = 1,076.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.22x = 2,230.83 × 1,076.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.22x = 2,401,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,153.87/1,488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.44

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