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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.31, 2,228.92 and 1,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.31, 2,228.92 and 1,178.08 is: 1,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.31 : 2,228.92 = 1,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.31/2,228.92 = 1,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.31x = 2,228.92 × 1,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.31x = 2,625,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,837.56/1,488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.31

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