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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.26, 2,242.71 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.26, 2,242.71 and 399.70 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.26 : 2,242.71 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.26/2,242.71 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.26x = 2,242.71 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.26x = 896,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,418.10/1,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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