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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.12, 2,091.50 and 469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.12, 2,091.50 and 469.65 is: 704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.12 : 2,091.50 = 469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.12/2,091.50 = 469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.12x = 2,091.50 × 469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.12x = 982,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,270.63/1,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.58

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