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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.37, 2,237.16 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.37, 2,237.16 and 395.72 is: 593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.37 : 2,237.16 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.37/2,237.16 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.37x = 2,237.16 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.37x = 885,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,285.42/1,491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.61

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