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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.71, 1,933.96 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.71, 1,933.96 and 467.76 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.71 : 1,933.96 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.71/1,933.96 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.71x = 1,933.96 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.71x = 904,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,629.13/1,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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