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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.99, 2,088.67 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.99, 2,088.67 and 468.37 is: 702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.99 : 2,088.67 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.99/2,088.67 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.99x = 2,088.67 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.99x = 978,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,270.37/1,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.28

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