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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.67, 1,933.88 and 467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.67, 1,933.88 and 467.75 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.67 : 1,933.88 = 467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.67/1,933.88 = 467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.67x = 1,933.88 × 467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.67x = 904,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,560.36/1,289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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