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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.66, 2,233.20 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.66, 2,233.20 and 515.04 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.66 : 2,233.20 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.66/2,233.20 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.66x = 2,233.20 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.66x = 1,150,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,187.33/1,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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