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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.19, 2,094.32 and 472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.19, 2,094.32 and 472.43 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.19 : 2,094.32 = 472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.19/2,094.32 = 472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.19x = 2,094.32 × 472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.19x = 989,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,406.76/1,397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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