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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.47, 2,234.22 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.47, 2,234.22 and 393.83 is: 590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.47 : 2,234.22 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.47/2,234.22 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.47x = 2,234.22 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.47x = 879,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,898.59/1,489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.75

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