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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.51, 2,236.13 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.51, 2,236.13 and 516.62 is: 775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.51 : 2,236.13 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.51/2,236.13 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.51x = 2,236.13 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.51x = 1,155,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,229.48/1,490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.06

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