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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.89, 1,933.34 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.89, 1,933.34 and 467.17 is: 700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.89 : 1,933.34 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.89/1,933.34 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.89x = 1,933.34 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.89x = 903,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,189.41/1,288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.75

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