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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.76, 1,934.55 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.76, 1,934.55 and 467.88 is: 701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.76 : 1,934.55 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.76/1,934.55 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.76x = 1,934.55 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.76x = 905,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,137.25/1,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.79

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