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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.14, 2,092.52 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.14, 2,092.52 and 470.68 is: 705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.14 : 2,092.52 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.14/2,092.52 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.14x = 2,092.52 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.14x = 984,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,903.26/1,395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.96

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