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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.51, 1,934.55 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.51, 1,934.55 and 467.78 is: 701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.51 : 1,934.55 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.51/1,934.55 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.51x = 1,934.55 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.51x = 904,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,946.98/1,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.78

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