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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.97, 2,233.49 and 564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.97, 2,233.49 and 564.97 is: 847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.97 : 2,233.49 = 564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.97/2,233.49 = 564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.97x = 2,233.49 × 564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.97x = 1,261,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,854.85/1,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.47

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