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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.31, 2,091.12 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.31, 2,091.12 and 469.90 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.31 : 2,091.12 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.31/2,091.12 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.31x = 2,091.12 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.31x = 982,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,618.14/1,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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