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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.62, 2,091.76 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.62, 2,091.76 and 470.16 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.62 : 2,091.76 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.62/2,091.76 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.62x = 2,091.76 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.62x = 983,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,460.71/1,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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