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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.83, 2,087.81 and 467.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.83, 2,087.81 and 467.41 is: 701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.83 : 2,087.81 = 467.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.83/2,087.81 = 467.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.83x = 2,087.81 × 467.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.83x = 975,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,863.27/1,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.14

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