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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.62, 1,933.14 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.62, 1,933.14 and 467.04 is: 700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.62 : 1,933.14 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.62/1,933.14 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.62x = 1,933.14 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.62x = 902,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,853.71/1,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.64

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