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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.96, 2,234.68 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.96, 2,234.68 and 394.32 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.96 : 2,234.68 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.96/2,234.68 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.96x = 2,234.68 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.96x = 881,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,179.02/1,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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