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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.89, 2,243.96 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.89, 2,243.96 and 400.25 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.89 : 2,243.96 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.89/2,243.96 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.89x = 2,243.96 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.89x = 898,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,131.77/1,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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