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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.26, 2,228.80 and 870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.26, 2,228.80 and 870.13 is: 1,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.26 : 2,228.80 = 870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.26/2,228.80 = 870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.26x = 2,228.80 × 870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.26x = 1,939,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,345.74/1,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.10

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