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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.63, 2,092.17 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.63, 2,092.17 and 470.27 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.63 : 2,092.17 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.63/2,092.17 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.63x = 2,092.17 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.63x = 983,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,884.79/1,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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