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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.68, 2,239.05 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.68, 2,239.05 and 397.20 is: 595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.68 : 2,239.05 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.68/2,239.05 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.68x = 2,239.05 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.68x = 889,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,350.66/1,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.81

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