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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.33, 2,084.04 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.33, 2,084.04 and 464.85 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.33 : 2,084.04 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.33/2,084.04 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.33x = 2,084.04 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.33x = 968,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,765.99/1,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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