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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.61, 2,237.42 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.61, 2,237.42 and 396.02 is: 594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.61 : 2,237.42 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.61/2,237.42 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.61x = 2,237.42 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.61x = 886,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,063.07/1,491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.03

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