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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.25, 2,239.99 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.25, 2,239.99 and 397.59 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.25 : 2,239.99 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.25/2,239.99 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.25x = 2,239.99 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.25x = 890,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,588.23/1,493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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