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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.22, 2,094.39 and 472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.22, 2,094.39 and 472.47 is: 708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.22 : 2,094.39 = 472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.22/2,094.39 = 472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.22x = 2,094.39 × 472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.22x = 989,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,536.44/1,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.22

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