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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.81, 2,230.87 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.81, 2,230.87 and 550.47 is: 824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.81 : 2,230.87 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.81/2,230.87 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.81x = 2,230.87 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.81x = 1,228,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,026.32/1,488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.84

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