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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.64, 2,091.78 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.64, 2,091.78 and 469.95 is: 704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.64 : 2,091.78 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.64/2,091.78 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.64x = 2,091.78 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.64x = 983,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,032.01/1,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.86

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