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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.68, 2,088.93 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.68, 2,088.93 and 468.32 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.68 : 2,088.93 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.68/2,088.93 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.68x = 2,088.93 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.68x = 978,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,287.70/1,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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