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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.62, 2,093.26 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.62, 2,093.26 and 471.16 is: 706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.62 : 2,093.26 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.62/2,093.26 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.62x = 2,093.26 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.62x = 986,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,260.38/1,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.68

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