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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.50, 2,084.40 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.50, 2,084.40 and 464.81 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.50 : 2,084.40 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.50/2,084.40 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.50x = 2,084.40 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.50x = 968,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,849.96/1,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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