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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.72, 1,935.42 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.72, 1,935.42 and 467.93 is: 702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.72 : 1,935.42 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.72/1,935.42 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.72x = 1,935.42 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.72x = 905,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,631.40/1,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.19

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