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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.61, 2,123.28 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.61, 2,123.28 and 490.95 is: 736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.61 : 2,123.28 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.61/2,123.28 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.61x = 2,123.28 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.61x = 1,042,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,424.32/1,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.38

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