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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.88, 2,230.86 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.88, 2,230.86 and 514.44 is: 770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.88 : 2,230.86 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.88/2,230.86 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.88x = 2,230.86 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.88x = 1,147,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,643.62/1,488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.81

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