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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.68, 2,057.70 and 1,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.68, 2,057.70 and 1,071.64 is: 1,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.68 : 2,057.70 = 1,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.68/2,057.70 = 1,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.68x = 2,057.70 × 1,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.68x = 2,205,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,113.63/1,490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.27

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