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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.34, 2,231.25 and 910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.34, 2,231.25 and 910 is: 1,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.34 : 2,231.25 = 910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.34/2,231.25 = 910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.34x = 2,231.25 × 910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.34x = 2,030,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,437.50/1,488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.23

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