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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.65, 2,235.78 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.65, 2,235.78 and 395.08 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.65 : 2,235.78 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.65/2,235.78 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.65x = 2,235.78 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.65x = 883,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,311.96/1,490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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