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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.43, 2,233.14 and 564.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.43, 2,233.14 and 564.07 is: 846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.43 : 2,233.14 = 564.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.43/2,233.14 = 564.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.43x = 2,233.14 × 564.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.43x = 1,259,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,647.28/1,488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.29

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