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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.97, 2,234.83 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.97, 2,234.83 and 624.27 is: 935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.97 : 2,234.83 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.97/2,234.83 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.97x = 2,234.83 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.97x = 1,395,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,123.03/1,490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.72

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