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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.58, 2,236.31 and 668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.58, 2,236.31 and 668.70 is: 1,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.58 : 2,236.31 = 668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.58/2,236.31 = 668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.58x = 2,236.31 × 668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.58x = 1,495,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,420.50/1,490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.25

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