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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.93, 2,089.86 and 468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.93, 2,089.86 and 468.58 is: 703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.93 : 2,089.86 = 468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.93/2,089.86 = 468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.93x = 2,089.86 × 468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.93x = 979,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,266.60/1,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.03

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