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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.40, 2,235.73 and 565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.40, 2,235.73 and 565.96 is: 848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.40 : 2,235.73 = 565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.40/2,235.73 = 565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.40x = 2,235.73 × 565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.40x = 1,265,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,333.75/1,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.99

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