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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.41, 2,241.77 and 398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.41, 2,241.77 and 398.79 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.41 : 2,241.77 = 398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.41/2,241.77 = 398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.41x = 2,241.77 × 398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.41x = 893,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,982.26/1,494.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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