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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.84, 2,230.28 and 391.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.84, 2,230.28 and 391.21 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.84 : 2,230.28 = 391.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.84/2,230.28 = 391.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.84x = 2,230.28 × 391.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.84x = 872,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,507.84/1,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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