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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.85, 2,057.63 and 959.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.85, 2,057.63 and 959.58 is: 1,324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.85 : 2,057.63 = 959.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.85/2,057.63 = 959.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.85x = 2,057.63 × 959.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.85x = 1,974,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,455.80/1,490.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.38

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