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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.32, 2,230.28 and 1,019.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.32, 2,230.28 and 1,019.33 is: 1,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.32 : 2,230.28 = 1,019.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.32/2,230.28 = 1,019.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.32x = 2,230.28 × 1,019.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.32x = 2,273,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,375.06/1,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.48

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