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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.66, 2,087.30 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.66, 2,087.30 and 467.22 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.66 : 2,087.30 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.66/2,087.30 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.66x = 2,087.30 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.66x = 975,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,228.31/1,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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