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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.50, 2,084.94 and 465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.50, 2,084.94 and 465.55 is: 698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.50 : 2,084.94 = 465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.50/2,084.94 = 465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.50x = 2,084.94 × 465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.50x = 970,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,638.60/1,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.05

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