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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490, 2,234.18 and 669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490, 2,234.18 and 669.08 is: 1,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490 : 2,234.18 = 669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490/2,234.18 = 669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490x = 2,234.18 × 669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490x = 1,494,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,845.15/1,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.25

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