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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.20, 2,229.30 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.20, 2,229.30 and 390.68 is: 586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.20 : 2,229.30 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.20/2,229.30 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.20x = 2,229.30 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.20x = 870,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,942.92/1,486.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.02

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