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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.75, 2,089.81 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.75, 2,089.81 and 468.80 is: 702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.75 : 2,089.81 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.75/2,089.81 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.75x = 2,089.81 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.75x = 979,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,702.93/1,393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.93

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