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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.30, 2,090.21 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.30, 2,090.21 and 468.79 is: 703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.30 : 2,090.21 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.30/2,090.21 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.30x = 2,090.21 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.30x = 979,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,861.98/1,393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.27

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