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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.59, 1,933.89 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.59, 1,933.89 and 467.65 is: 701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.59 : 1,933.89 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.59/1,933.89 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.59x = 1,933.89 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.59x = 904,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,383.66/1,288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.84

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