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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.65, 2,091.75 and 470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.65, 2,091.75 and 470.17 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.65 : 2,091.75 = 470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.65/2,091.75 = 470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.65x = 2,091.75 × 470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.65x = 983,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,478.10/1,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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