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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.63, 2,232.78 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.63, 2,232.78 and 393.12 is: 589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.63 : 2,232.78 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.63/2,232.78 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.63x = 2,232.78 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.63x = 877,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,750.47/1,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.64

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