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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.78, 2,088.77 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.78, 2,088.77 and 468.24 is: 702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.78 : 2,088.77 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.78/2,088.77 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.78x = 2,088.77 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.78x = 978,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,045.66/1,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.23

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