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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.12, 2,091.43 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.12, 2,091.43 and 469.77 is: 704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.12 : 2,091.43 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.12/2,091.43 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.12x = 2,091.43 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.12x = 982,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,491.07/1,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.74

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