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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.54, 2,232.63 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.54, 2,232.63 and 610.44 is: 915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.54 : 2,232.63 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.54/2,232.63 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.54x = 2,232.63 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.54x = 1,362,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,886.66/1,488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.59

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