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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.82, 2,243.57 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.82, 2,243.57 and 400.29 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.82 : 2,243.57 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.82/2,243.57 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.82x = 2,243.57 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.82x = 898,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,081.59/1,495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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