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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.76, 2,235.93 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.76, 2,235.93 and 395.22 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.76 : 2,235.93 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.76/2,235.93 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.76x = 2,235.93 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.76x = 883,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,684.25/1,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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