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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.93, 2,237.29 and 517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.93, 2,237.29 and 517.71 is: 776.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.93 : 2,237.29 = 517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.93/2,237.29 = 517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.93x = 2,237.29 × 517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.93x = 1,158,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,267.41/1,490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.88

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