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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.60, 1,935.42 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.60, 1,935.42 and 468.11 is: 702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.60 : 1,935.42 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.60/1,935.42 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.60x = 1,935.42 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.60x = 905,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,978.02/1,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.53

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