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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392, 2,087.19 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392, 2,087.19 and 467.06 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392 : 2,087.19 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392/2,087.19 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392x = 2,087.19 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392x = 974,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,832.53/1,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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