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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.69, 2,234.59 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.69, 2,234.59 and 394.17 is: 591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.69 : 2,234.59 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.69/2,234.59 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.69x = 2,234.59 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.69x = 880,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,798.98/1,489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.26

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