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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.99, 2,087.17 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.99, 2,087.17 and 467.37 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.99 : 2,087.17 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.99/2,087.17 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.99x = 2,087.17 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.99x = 975,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,479.47/1,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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