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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.69, 2,084.60 and 465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.69, 2,084.60 and 465.15 is: 697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.69 : 2,084.60 = 465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.69/2,084.60 = 465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.69x = 2,084.60 × 465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.69x = 969,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,660.67/1,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.75

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