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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.52, 2,082.70 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.52, 2,082.70 and 464.86 is: 696.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.52 : 2,082.70 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.52/2,082.70 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.52x = 2,082.70 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.52x = 968,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,163.92/1,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.76

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