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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.62, 2,233.26 and 514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.62, 2,233.26 and 514.73 is: 772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.62 : 2,233.26 = 514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.62/2,233.26 = 514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.62x = 2,233.26 × 514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.62x = 1,149,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,525.92/1,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.21

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