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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.88, 2,230.35 and 391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.88, 2,230.35 and 391.22 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.88 : 2,230.35 = 391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.88/2,230.35 = 391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.88x = 2,230.35 × 391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.88x = 872,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,557.53/1,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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