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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491, 2,235.90 and 710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491, 2,235.90 and 710.40 is: 1,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491 : 2,235.90 = 710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491/2,235.90 = 710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491x = 2,235.90 × 710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491x = 1,588,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,383.36/1,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.31

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