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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.52, 2,230.44 and 757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.52, 2,230.44 and 757.09 is: 1,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.52 : 2,230.44 = 757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.52/2,230.44 = 757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.52x = 2,230.44 × 757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.52x = 1,688,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,643.82/1,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.44

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