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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.77, 2,092.48 and 470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.77, 2,092.48 and 470.31 is: 705.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.77 : 2,092.48 = 470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.77/2,092.48 = 470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.77x = 2,092.48 × 470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.77x = 984,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,114.27/1,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.57

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