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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.52, 2,243.40 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.52, 2,243.40 and 399.88 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.52 : 2,243.40 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.52/2,243.40 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.52x = 2,243.40 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.52x = 897,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,090.79/1,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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