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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.93, 2,086.86 and 466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.93, 2,086.86 and 466.58 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.93 : 2,086.86 = 466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.93/2,086.86 = 466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.93x = 2,086.86 × 466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.93x = 973,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,687.14/1,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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