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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.02, 2,089.45 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.02, 2,089.45 and 468.50 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.02 : 2,089.45 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.02/2,089.45 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.02x = 2,089.45 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.02x = 978,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,907.33/1,393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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