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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.31, 1,932.54 and 466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.31, 1,932.54 and 466.67 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.31 : 1,932.54 = 466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.31/1,932.54 = 466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.31x = 1,932.54 × 466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.31x = 901,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,858.44/1,288.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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