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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.05, 2,235.09 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.05, 2,235.09 and 394.52 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.05 : 2,235.09 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.05/2,235.09 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.05x = 2,235.09 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.05x = 881,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,787.71/1,490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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