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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.69, 2,084.55 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.69, 2,084.55 and 465.40 is: 697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.69 : 2,084.55 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.69/2,084.55 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.69x = 2,084.55 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.69x = 970,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,149.57/1,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.60

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