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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.68, 2,086.02 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.68, 2,086.02 and 466.99 is: 699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.68 : 2,086.02 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.68/2,086.02 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.68x = 2,086.02 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.68x = 974,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,150.48/1,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.98

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