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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.83, 2,234.86 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.83, 2,234.86 and 394.19 is: 591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.83 : 2,234.86 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.83/2,234.86 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.83x = 2,234.86 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.83x = 880,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,959.46/1,489.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.32

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