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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.16, 2,086.50 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.16, 2,086.50 and 466.62 is: 699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.16 : 2,086.50 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.16/2,086.50 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.16x = 2,086.50 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.16x = 973,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,602.63/1,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.85

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