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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.61, 2,087.51 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.61, 2,087.51 and 467.15 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.61 : 2,087.51 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.61/2,087.51 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.61x = 2,087.51 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.61x = 975,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,190.04/1,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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