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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.81, 2,084.25 and 465.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.81, 2,084.25 and 465.11 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.81 : 2,084.25 = 465.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.81/2,084.25 = 465.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.81x = 2,084.25 × 465.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.81x = 969,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,405.52/1,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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