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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.50, 1,935.27 and 468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.50, 1,935.27 and 468.01 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.50 : 1,935.27 = 468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.50/1,935.27 = 468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.50x = 1,935.27 × 468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.50x = 905,722.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,722.63/1,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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