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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.35, 2,087.04 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.35, 2,087.04 and 466.92 is: 700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.35 : 2,087.04 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.35/2,087.04 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.35x = 2,087.04 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.35x = 974,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,480.72/1,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.39

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