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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.49, 2,092.06 and 470.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.49, 2,092.06 and 470.03 is: 705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.49 : 2,092.06 = 470.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.49/2,092.06 = 470.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.49x = 2,092.06 × 470.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.49x = 983,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,318.15/1,394.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.15

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