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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.71, 2,087.67 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.71, 2,087.67 and 467.27 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.71 : 2,087.67 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.71/2,087.67 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.71x = 2,087.67 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.71x = 975,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,500.76/1,391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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