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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.72, 2,237.40 and 711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.72, 2,237.40 and 711.68 is: 1,068.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.72 : 2,237.40 = 711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.72/2,237.40 = 711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.72x = 2,237.40 × 711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.72x = 1,592,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,312.83/1,490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.15

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