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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.62, 2,229.68 and 717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.62, 2,229.68 and 717.50 is: 1,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.62 : 2,229.68 = 717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.62/2,229.68 = 717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.62x = 2,229.68 × 717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.62x = 1,599,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,795.40/1,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.68

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