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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.96, 2,233.68 and 758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.96, 2,233.68 and 758.15 is: 1,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.96 : 2,233.68 = 758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.96/2,233.68 = 758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.96x = 2,233.68 × 758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.96x = 1,693,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,453.32/1,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.34

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