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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.67, 2,242.01 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.67, 2,242.01 and 399.03 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.67 : 2,242.01 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.67/2,242.01 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.67x = 2,242.01 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.67x = 894,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,629.25/1,494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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