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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.59, 2,233.11 and 757.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.59, 2,233.11 and 757.77 is: 1,136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.59 : 2,233.11 = 757.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.59/2,233.11 = 757.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.59x = 2,233.11 × 757.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.59x = 1,692,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,178.23/1,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.77

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