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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.86, 2,090.82 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.86, 2,090.82 and 470.46 is: 705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.86 : 2,090.82 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.86/2,090.82 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.86x = 2,090.82 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.86x = 983,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,647.18/1,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.70

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