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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.62, 1,933.98 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.62, 1,933.98 and 467.74 is: 701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.62 : 1,933.98 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.62/1,933.98 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.62x = 1,933.98 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.62x = 904,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,599.81/1,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.45

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