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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.90, 2,089.32 and 468.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.90, 2,089.32 and 468.43 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.90 : 2,089.32 = 468.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.90/2,089.32 = 468.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.90x = 2,089.32 × 468.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.90x = 978,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,706.26/1,392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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