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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.46, 2,233.92 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.46, 2,233.92 and 393.83 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.46 : 2,233.92 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.46/2,233.92 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.46x = 2,233.92 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.46x = 879,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,784.71/1,489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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