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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.48, 1,932.40 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.48, 1,932.40 and 466.60 is: 699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.48 : 1,932.40 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.48/1,932.40 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.48x = 1,932.40 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.48x = 901,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,657.84/1,288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.78

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