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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.58, 2,240.48 and 397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.58, 2,240.48 and 397.94 is: 596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.58 : 2,240.48 = 397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.58/2,240.48 = 397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.58x = 2,240.48 × 397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.58x = 891,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,576.61/1,493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.94

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