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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.71, 1,932.57 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.71, 1,932.57 and 466.92 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.71 : 1,932.57 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.71/1,932.57 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.71x = 1,932.57 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.71x = 902,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,355.58/1,288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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