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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.69, 2,089.02 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.69, 2,089.02 and 468.18 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.69 : 2,089.02 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.69/2,089.02 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.69x = 2,089.02 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.69x = 978,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,039.14/1,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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