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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.04, 2,233.24 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.04, 2,233.24 and 393.36 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.04 : 2,233.24 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.04/2,233.24 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.04x = 2,233.24 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.04x = 878,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,467.29/1,489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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