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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.75, 2,084.60 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.75, 2,084.60 and 465.37 is: 698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.75 : 2,084.60 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.75/2,084.60 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.75x = 2,084.60 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.75x = 970,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,110.30/1,389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.05

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