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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.78, 2,048.49 and 1,450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.78, 2,048.49 and 1,450.62 is: 1,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.78 : 2,048.49 = 1,450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.78/2,048.49 = 1,450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.78x = 2,048.49 × 1,450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.78x = 2,971,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,580.56/1,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.98

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