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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.53, 2,232.70 and 392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.53, 2,232.70 and 392.87 is: 589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.53 : 2,232.70 = 392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.53/2,232.70 = 392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.53x = 2,232.70 × 392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.53x = 877,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,160.85/1,488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.28

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