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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.93, 2,085.63 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.93, 2,085.63 and 466 is: 698.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.93 : 2,085.63 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.93/2,085.63 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.93x = 2,085.63 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.93x = 971,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,903.58/1,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.74

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