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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.61, 2,241.74 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.61, 2,241.74 and 399.06 is: 598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.61 : 2,241.74 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.61/2,241.74 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.61x = 2,241.74 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.61x = 894,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,589.76/1,494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.54

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