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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.02, 2,235.08 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.02, 2,235.08 and 450.03 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.02 : 2,235.08 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.02/2,235.08 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.02x = 2,235.08 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.02x = 1,005,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,853.05/1,490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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