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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.42, 2,235.97 and 796.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.42, 2,235.97 and 796.73 is: 1,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.42 : 2,235.97 = 796.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.42/2,235.97 = 796.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.42x = 2,235.97 × 796.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.42x = 1,781,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,454.19/1,490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.27

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