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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.41, 1,934.36 and 467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.41, 1,934.36 and 467.71 is: 701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.41 : 1,934.36 = 467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.41/1,934.36 = 467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.41x = 1,934.36 × 467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.41x = 904,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,719.52/1,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.65

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