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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.29, 2,232.45 and 711.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.29, 2,232.45 and 711.05 is: 1,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.29 : 2,232.45 = 711.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.29/2,232.45 = 711.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.29x = 2,232.45 × 711.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.29x = 1,587,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,383.57/1,490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.15

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