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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.83, 2,236.36 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.83, 2,236.36 and 395.19 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.83 : 2,236.36 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.83/2,236.36 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.83x = 2,236.36 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.83x = 883,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,787.11/1,490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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