Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.42, 2,234 and 758.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,488.42, 2,234 and 758.54 is: 1,138.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,488.42 : 2,234 = 758.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,488.42/2,234 = 758.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,488.42x = 2,234 × 758.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,488.42x = 1,694,578.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,694,578.36/1,488.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138.51
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