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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.84, 2,237.87 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.84, 2,237.87 and 396.17 is: 594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.84 : 2,237.87 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.84/2,237.87 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.84x = 2,237.87 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.84x = 886,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,583.54/1,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.29

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