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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.43, 2,236.21 and 710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.43, 2,236.21 and 710.78 is: 1,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.43 : 2,236.21 = 710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.43/2,236.21 = 710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.43x = 2,236.21 × 710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.43x = 1,589,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,440.39/1,490.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.43

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