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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.18, 2,091.52 and 469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.18, 2,091.52 and 469.75 is: 704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.18 : 2,091.52 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.18/2,091.52 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.18x = 2,091.52 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.18x = 982,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,489.31/1,394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.71

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