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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.05, 2,091.25 and 470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.05, 2,091.25 and 470.13 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.05 : 2,091.25 = 470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.05/2,091.25 = 470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.05x = 2,091.25 × 470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.05x = 983,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,163.42/1,395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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