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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.72, 2,233.11 and 708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.72, 2,233.11 and 708.81 is: 1,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.72 : 2,233.11 = 708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.72/2,233.11 = 708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.72x = 2,233.11 × 708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.72x = 1,582,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,844.98/1,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.22

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