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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.95, 2,086.43 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.95, 2,086.43 and 466.34 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.95 : 2,086.43 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.95/2,086.43 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.95x = 2,086.43 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.95x = 972,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,985.77/1,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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