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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.84, 2,092.08 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.84, 2,092.08 and 470.36 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.84 : 2,092.08 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.84/2,092.08 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.84x = 2,092.08 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.84x = 984,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,030.75/1,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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