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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.14, 2,230.53 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.14, 2,230.53 and 391.59 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.14 : 2,230.53 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.14/2,230.53 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.14x = 2,230.53 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.14x = 873,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,453.24/1,487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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