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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.90, 2,094.17 and 471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.90, 2,094.17 and 471.40 is: 707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.90 : 2,094.17 = 471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.90/2,094.17 = 471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.90x = 2,094.17 × 471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.90x = 987,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,184.15/1,395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.20

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