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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.96, 2,087.92 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.96, 2,087.92 and 467.32 is: 700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.96 : 2,087.92 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.96/2,087.92 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.96x = 2,087.92 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.96x = 975,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,726.77/1,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.97

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