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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.12, 2,244.19 and 400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.12, 2,244.19 and 400.47 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.12 : 2,244.19 = 400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.12/2,244.19 = 400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.12x = 2,244.19 × 400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.12x = 898,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,719.55/1,496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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