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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.72, 1,933.08 and 466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.72, 1,933.08 and 466.84 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.72 : 1,933.08 = 466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.72/1,933.08 = 466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.72x = 1,933.08 × 466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.72x = 902,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,439.07/1,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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