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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.52, 2,087.58 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.52, 2,087.58 and 467.10 is: 700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.52 : 2,087.58 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.52/2,087.58 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.52x = 2,087.58 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.52x = 975,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,108.62/1,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.75

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