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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.70, 2,238.87 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.70, 2,238.87 and 397.14 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.70 : 2,238.87 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.70/2,238.87 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.70x = 2,238.87 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.70x = 889,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,144.83/1,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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