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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.72, 2,090.76 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.72, 2,090.76 and 468.88 is: 703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.72 : 2,090.76 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.72/2,090.76 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.72x = 2,090.76 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.72x = 980,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,315.55/1,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.38

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