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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.36, 2,232.89 and 514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.36, 2,232.89 and 514.47 is: 771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.36 : 2,232.89 = 514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.36/2,232.89 = 514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.36x = 2,232.89 × 514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.36x = 1,148,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,754.92/1,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.83

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