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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.87, 2,230.79 and 910.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.87, 2,230.79 and 910.53 is: 1,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.87 : 2,230.79 = 910.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.87/2,230.79 = 910.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.87x = 2,230.79 × 910.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.87x = 2,031,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,196.67/1,488.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.25

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