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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.10, 2,083.17 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.10, 2,083.17 and 464.44 is: 696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.10 : 2,083.17 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.10/2,083.17 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.10x = 2,083.17 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.10x = 967,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,507.47/1,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.50

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