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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.10, 2,085.17 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.10, 2,085.17 and 465.66 is: 698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.10 : 2,085.17 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.10/2,085.17 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.10x = 2,085.17 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.10x = 970,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,977.93/1,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.50

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