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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.30, 2,091.62 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.30, 2,091.62 and 470.39 is: 705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.30 : 2,091.62 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.30/2,091.62 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.30x = 2,091.62 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.30x = 983,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,866.67/1,395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.13

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