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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.87, 2,094.44 and 472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.87, 2,094.44 and 472.15 is: 707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.87 : 2,094.44 = 472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.87/2,094.44 = 472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.87x = 2,094.44 × 472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.87x = 988,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,887.49/1,396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.93

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