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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.56, 2,243.36 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.56, 2,243.36 and 400.08 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.56 : 2,243.36 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.56/2,243.36 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.56x = 2,243.36 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.56x = 897,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,523.47/1,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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