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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.14, 2,089.50 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.14, 2,089.50 and 468.66 is: 702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.14 : 2,089.50 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.14/2,089.50 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.14x = 2,089.50 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.14x = 979,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,265.07/1,393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.92

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