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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.78, 2,089.27 and 468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.78, 2,089.27 and 468.33 is: 702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.78 : 2,089.27 = 468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.78/2,089.27 = 468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.78x = 2,089.27 × 468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.78x = 978,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,466.65/1,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.53

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