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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.93, 2,230.21 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.93, 2,230.21 and 391.38 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.93 : 2,230.21 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.93/2,230.21 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.93x = 2,230.21 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.93x = 872,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,859.59/1,486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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