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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.68, 2,085.93 and 466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.68, 2,085.93 and 466.32 is: 699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.68 : 2,085.93 = 466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.68/2,085.93 = 466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.68x = 2,085.93 × 466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.68x = 972,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,710.88/1,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.45

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