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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.30, 2,122.16 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.30, 2,122.16 and 490.77 is: 735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.30 : 2,122.16 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.30/2,122.16 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.30x = 2,122.16 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.30x = 1,041,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,492.46/1,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.88

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