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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.66, 2,092.30 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.66, 2,092.30 and 470.22 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.66 : 2,092.30 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.66/2,092.30 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.66x = 2,092.30 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.66x = 983,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,841.31/1,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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