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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.46, 1,933.08 and 466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.46, 1,933.08 and 466.82 is: 700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.46 : 1,933.08 = 466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.46/1,933.08 = 466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.46x = 1,933.08 × 466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.46x = 902,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,400.41/1,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.37

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