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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.64, 2,231.68 and 577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.64, 2,231.68 and 577.28 is: 865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.64 : 2,231.68 = 577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.64/2,231.68 = 577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.64x = 2,231.68 × 577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.64x = 1,288,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,304.23/1,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.42

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