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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.68, 2,231.65 and 758.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.68, 2,231.65 and 758.77 is: 1,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.68 : 2,231.65 = 758.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.68/2,231.65 = 758.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.68x = 2,231.65 × 758.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.68x = 1,693,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,304.44/1,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.45

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