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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.60, 2,083.86 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.60, 2,083.86 and 464.94 is: 697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.60 : 2,083.86 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.60/2,083.86 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.60x = 2,083.86 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.60x = 968,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,869.87/1,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.23

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