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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.13, 2,236.28 and 668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.13, 2,236.28 and 668.93 is: 1,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.13 : 2,236.28 = 668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.13/2,236.28 = 668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.13x = 2,236.28 × 668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.13x = 1,495,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,900.25/1,490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.87

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