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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.55, 2,091.83 and 470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.55, 2,091.83 and 470.11 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.55 : 2,091.83 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.55/2,091.83 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.55x = 2,091.83 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.55x = 983,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,394.26/1,394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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