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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.49, 2,238.91 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.49, 2,238.91 and 396.90 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.49 : 2,238.91 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.49/2,238.91 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.49x = 2,238.91 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.49x = 888,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,622.39/1,492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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