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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.21, 2,085.34 and 465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.21, 2,085.34 and 465.59 is: 698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.21 : 2,085.34 = 465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.21/2,085.34 = 465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.21x = 2,085.34 × 465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.21x = 970,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,911.12/1,390.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.39

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