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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.91, 2,232.72 and 795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.91, 2,232.72 and 795.43 is: 1,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.91 : 2,232.72 = 795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.91/2,232.72 = 795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.91x = 2,232.72 × 795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.91x = 1,775,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,972.47/1,488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.80

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