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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.29, 2,086.97 and 466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.29, 2,086.97 and 466.94 is: 700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.29 : 2,086.97 = 466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.29/2,086.97 = 466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.29x = 2,086.97 × 466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.29x = 974,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,492.65/1,391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.43

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