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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.50, 2,083.81 and 464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.50, 2,083.81 and 464.82 is: 697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.50 : 2,083.81 = 464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.50/2,083.81 = 464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.50x = 2,083.81 × 464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.50x = 968,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,596.56/1,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.08

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