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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.80, 1,935.19 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.80, 1,935.19 and 468.64 is: 703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.80 : 1,935.19 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.80/1,935.19 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.80x = 1,935.19 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.80x = 906,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,899.56/1,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.13

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