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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.91, 2,230.47 and 391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.91, 2,230.47 and 391.25 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.91 : 2,230.47 = 391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.91/2,230.47 = 391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.91x = 2,230.47 × 391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.91x = 872,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,671.39/1,486.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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