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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.96, 2,091.05 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.96, 2,091.05 and 469.52 is: 704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.96 : 2,091.05 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.96/2,091.05 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.96x = 2,091.05 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.96x = 981,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,789.80/1,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.32

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