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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.46, 2,229.72 and 390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.46, 2,229.72 and 390.86 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.46 : 2,229.72 = 390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.46/2,229.72 = 390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.46x = 2,229.72 × 390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.46x = 871,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,508.36/1,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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