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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.44, 2,233.20 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.44, 2,233.20 and 564.06 is: 846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.44 : 2,233.20 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.44/2,233.20 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.44x = 2,233.20 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.44x = 1,259,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,658.79/1,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.29

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