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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.38, 2,421.57 and 398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.38, 2,421.57 and 398.38 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.38 : 2,421.57 = 398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.38/2,421.57 = 398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.38x = 2,421.57 × 398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.38x = 964,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,705.06/1,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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