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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.10, 1,933.86 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.10, 1,933.86 and 467.46 is: 701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.10 : 1,933.86 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.10/1,933.86 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.10x = 1,933.86 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.10x = 904,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,002.20/1,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.27

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