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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.87, 2,233.17 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.87, 2,233.17 and 514.89 is: 772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.87 : 2,233.17 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.87/2,233.17 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.87x = 2,233.17 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.87x = 1,149,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,836.90/1,488.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.29

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