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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.37, 2,090.25 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.37, 2,090.25 and 468.72 is: 703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.37 : 2,090.25 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.37/2,090.25 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.37x = 2,090.25 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.37x = 979,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,741.98/1,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.15

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