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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.46, 2,232.71 and 708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.46, 2,232.71 and 708.55 is: 1,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.46 : 2,232.71 = 708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.46/2,232.71 = 708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.46x = 2,232.71 × 708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.46x = 1,581,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,986.67/1,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.83

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