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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.34, 2,232.53 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.34, 2,232.53 and 392.72 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.34 : 2,232.53 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.34/2,232.53 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.34x = 2,232.53 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.34x = 876,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,759.18/1,488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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