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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.91, 2,088.32 and 467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.91, 2,088.32 and 467.89 is: 701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.91 : 2,088.32 = 467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.91/2,088.32 = 467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.91x = 2,088.32 × 467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.91x = 977,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,101.71/1,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.99

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