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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.47, 2,086.72 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.47, 2,086.72 and 466.74 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.47 : 2,086.72 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.47/2,086.72 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.47x = 2,086.72 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.47x = 973,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,954.53/1,391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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