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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.40, 1,932.98 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.40, 1,932.98 and 467.12 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.40 : 1,932.98 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.40/1,932.98 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.40x = 1,932.98 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.40x = 902,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,933.62/1,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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