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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.16, 2,084.20 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.16, 2,084.20 and 465.20 is: 697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.16 : 2,084.20 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.16/2,084.20 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.16x = 2,084.20 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.16x = 969,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,569.84/1,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.45

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