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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.75, 2,091.31 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.75, 2,091.31 and 469.80 is: 704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.75 : 2,091.31 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.75/2,091.31 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.75x = 2,091.31 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.75x = 982,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,497.44/1,394.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.43

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