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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.88, 2,237.78 and 396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.88, 2,237.78 and 396.25 is: 594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.88 : 2,237.78 = 396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.88/2,237.78 = 396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.88x = 2,237.78 × 396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.88x = 886,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,720.33/1,491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.36

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