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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.64, 2,229.97 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.64, 2,229.97 and 391.12 is: 586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.64 : 2,229.97 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.64/2,229.97 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.64x = 2,229.97 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.64x = 872,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,174.72/1,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.68

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