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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.47, 2,085.82 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.47, 2,085.82 and 466.04 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.47 : 2,085.82 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.47/2,085.82 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.47x = 2,085.82 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.47x = 972,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,065.71/1,390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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