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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.12, 1,934.61 and 467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.12, 1,934.61 and 467.45 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.12 : 1,934.61 = 467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.12/1,934.61 = 467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.12x = 1,934.61 × 467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.12x = 904,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,342.78/1,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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