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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489, 2,232.68 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489, 2,232.68 and 668.08 is: 1,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489 : 2,232.68 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489/2,232.68 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489x = 2,232.68 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489x = 1,491,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,608.85/1,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.75

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