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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.94, 2,230.31 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.94, 2,230.31 and 391.31 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.94 : 2,230.31 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.94/2,230.31 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.94x = 2,230.31 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.94x = 872,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,729.50/1,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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