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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.08, 2,085.23 and 465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.08, 2,085.23 and 465.67 is: 698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.08 : 2,085.23 = 465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.08/2,085.23 = 465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.08x = 2,085.23 × 465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.08x = 971,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,029.05/1,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.54

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