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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.24, 2,088.67 and 467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.24, 2,088.67 and 467.90 is: 701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.24 : 2,088.67 = 467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.24/2,088.67 = 467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.24x = 2,088.67 × 467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.24x = 977,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,288.69/1,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.95

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