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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.70, 2,230.15 and 391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.70, 2,230.15 and 391.06 is: 586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.70 : 2,230.15 = 391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.70/2,230.15 = 391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.70x = 2,230.15 × 391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.70x = 872,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,122.46/1,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.62

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