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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.62, 2,084.67 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.62, 2,084.67 and 465.10 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.62 : 2,084.67 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.62/2,084.67 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.62x = 2,084.67 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.62x = 969,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,574.81/1,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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