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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.42, 1,934.52 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.42, 1,934.52 and 468.08 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.42 : 1,934.52 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.42/1,934.52 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.42x = 1,934.52 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.42x = 905,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,510.12/1,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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