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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.61, 2,232.92 and 623.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.61, 2,232.92 and 623.53 is: 935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.61 : 2,232.92 = 623.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.61/2,232.92 = 623.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.61x = 2,232.92 × 623.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.61x = 1,392,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,292.61/1,488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.30

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