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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.71, 1,933.96 and 467.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.71, 1,933.96 and 467.41 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.71 : 1,933.96 = 467.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.71/1,933.96 = 467.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.71x = 1,933.96 × 467.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.71x = 903,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,952.24/1,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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