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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.88, 2,087.92 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.88, 2,087.92 and 467.40 is: 701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.88 : 2,087.92 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.88/2,087.92 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.88x = 2,087.92 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.88x = 975,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,893.81/1,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.13

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