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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.88, 2,239.45 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.88, 2,239.45 and 397.25 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.88 : 2,239.45 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.88/2,239.45 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.88x = 2,239.45 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.88x = 889,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,618.66/1,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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