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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.63, 2,087.45 and 467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.63, 2,087.45 and 467.01 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.63 : 2,087.45 = 467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.63/2,087.45 = 467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.63x = 2,087.45 × 467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.63x = 974,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,857.69/1,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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