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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.33, 2,230.07 and 872.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.33, 2,230.07 and 872.54 is: 1,307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.33 : 2,230.07 = 872.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.33/2,230.07 = 872.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.33x = 2,230.07 × 872.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.33x = 1,945,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,809.76/1,488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.38

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