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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.72, 2,086.08 and 466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.72, 2,086.08 and 466.03 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.72 : 2,086.08 = 466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.72/2,086.08 = 466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.72x = 2,086.08 × 466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.72x = 972,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,172.17/1,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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