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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.44, 2,092.12 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.44, 2,092.12 and 470.08 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.44 : 2,092.12 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.44/2,092.12 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.44x = 2,092.12 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.44x = 983,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,463.77/1,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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