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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.87, 2,094.03 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.87, 2,094.03 and 471.42 is: 707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.87 : 2,094.03 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.87/2,094.03 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.87x = 2,094.03 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.87x = 987,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,167.62/1,395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.21

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