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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.91, 2,234.72 and 668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.91, 2,234.72 and 668.05 is: 1,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.91 : 2,234.72 = 668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.91/2,234.72 = 668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.91x = 2,234.72 × 668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.91x = 1,492,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,900.78/1,490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.34

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