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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.68, 2,087.60 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.68, 2,087.60 and 467.16 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.68 : 2,087.60 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.68/2,087.60 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.68x = 2,087.60 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.68x = 975,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,244.38/1,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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