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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.41, 2,229.60 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.41, 2,229.60 and 390.76 is: 586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.41 : 2,229.60 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.41/2,229.60 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.41x = 2,229.60 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.41x = 871,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,238.50/1,486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.14

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