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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.56, 2,229.86 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.56, 2,229.86 and 391.08 is: 586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.56 : 2,229.86 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.56/2,229.86 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.56x = 2,229.86 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.56x = 872,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,053.65/1,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.63

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