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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.33, 2,084.13 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.33, 2,084.13 and 464.97 is: 697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.33 : 2,084.13 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.33/2,084.13 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.33x = 2,084.13 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.33x = 969,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,057.93/1,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.50

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