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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 2,089.12 and 468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 2,089.12 and 468.29 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 2,089.12 = 468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/2,089.12 = 468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 2,089.12 × 468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 978,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,311.66/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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