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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.52, 2,237.39 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.52, 2,237.39 and 395.88 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.52 : 2,237.39 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.52/2,237.39 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.52x = 2,237.39 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.52x = 885,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,737.95/1,491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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