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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.76, 2,089.14 and 468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.76, 2,089.14 and 468.34 is: 702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.76 : 2,089.14 = 468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.76/2,089.14 = 468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.76x = 2,089.14 × 468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.76x = 978,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,427.83/1,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.51

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