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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.64, 2,233.04 and 758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.64, 2,233.04 and 758.04 is: 1,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.64 : 2,233.04 = 758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.64/2,233.04 = 758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.64x = 2,233.04 × 758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.64x = 1,692,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,733.64/1,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.10

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