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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.66, 2,084.42 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.66, 2,084.42 and 465.32 is: 697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.66 : 2,084.42 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.66/2,084.42 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.66x = 2,084.42 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.66x = 969,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,922.31/1,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.96

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