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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.97, 2,088.14 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.97, 2,088.14 and 467.22 is: 700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.97 : 2,088.14 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.97/2,088.14 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.97x = 2,088.14 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.97x = 975,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,618.43/1,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.89

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