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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.83, 2,086.31 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.83, 2,086.31 and 466.41 is: 699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.83 : 2,086.31 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.83/2,086.31 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.83x = 2,086.31 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.83x = 973,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,075.85/1,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.64

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