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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.25, 2,089.14 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.25, 2,089.14 and 468.51 is: 702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.25 : 2,089.14 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.25/2,089.14 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.25x = 2,089.14 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.25x = 978,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,782.86/1,393.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.52

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