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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.38, 2,237.07 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.38, 2,237.07 and 395.90 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.38 : 2,237.07 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.38/2,237.07 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.38x = 2,237.07 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.38x = 885,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,665.06/1,491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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