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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.14, 1,934.24 and 467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.14, 1,934.24 and 467.48 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.14 : 1,934.24 = 467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.14/1,934.24 = 467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.14x = 1,934.24 × 467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.14x = 904,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,221.01/1,289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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