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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.25, 2,091.60 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.25, 2,091.60 and 469.91 is: 704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.25 : 2,091.60 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.25/2,091.60 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.25x = 2,091.60 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.25x = 982,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,853.30/1,394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.93

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