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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.93, 2,087.31 and 467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.93, 2,087.31 and 467.26 is: 700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.93 : 2,087.31 = 467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.93/2,087.31 = 467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.93x = 2,087.31 × 467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.93x = 975,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,316.47/1,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.69

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