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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.63, 2,242.04 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.63, 2,242.04 and 398.84 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.63 : 2,242.04 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.63/2,242.04 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.63x = 2,242.04 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.63x = 894,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,202.03/1,494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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