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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.96, 2,240.93 and 398.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.96, 2,240.93 and 398.42 is: 597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.96 : 2,240.93 = 398.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.96/2,240.93 = 398.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.96x = 2,240.93 × 398.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.96x = 892,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,821.12/1,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.62

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