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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.72, 2,087.76 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.72, 2,087.76 and 466.88 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.72 : 2,087.76 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.72/2,087.76 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.72x = 2,087.76 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.72x = 974,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,733.39/1,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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