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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.68, 2,092.02 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.68, 2,092.02 and 471 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.68 : 2,092.02 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.68/2,092.02 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.68x = 2,092.02 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.68x = 985,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,341.42/1,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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