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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.37, 2,087.25 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.37, 2,087.25 and 466.72 is: 700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.37 : 2,087.25 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.37/2,087.25 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.37x = 2,087.25 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.37x = 974,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,150.88/1,391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.14

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