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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.73, 2,233.12 and 514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.73, 2,233.12 and 514.86 is: 772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.73 : 2,233.12 = 514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.73/2,233.12 = 514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.73x = 2,233.12 × 514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.73x = 1,149,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,735.47/1,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.29

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