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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.56, 2,085.40 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.56, 2,085.40 and 466 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.56 : 2,085.40 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.56/2,085.40 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.56x = 2,085.40 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.56x = 971,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,796.40/1,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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