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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.95, 2,233.55 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.95, 2,233.55 and 611.24 is: 916.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.95 : 2,233.55 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.95/2,233.55 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.95x = 2,233.55 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.95x = 1,365,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,235.10/1,488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.91

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