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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.73, 2,230.23 and 837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.73, 2,230.23 and 837.49 is: 1,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.73 : 2,230.23 = 837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.73/2,230.23 = 837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.73x = 2,230.23 × 837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.73x = 1,867,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,795.32/1,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.62

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