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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.29, 2,232.63 and 514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.29, 2,232.63 and 514.13 is: 771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.29 : 2,232.63 = 514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.29/2,232.63 = 514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.29x = 2,232.63 × 514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.29x = 1,147,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,850.90/1,488.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.26

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