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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.84, 1,935.77 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.84, 1,935.77 and 468.90 is: 703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.84 : 1,935.77 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.84/1,935.77 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.84x = 1,935.77 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.84x = 907,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,680.21/1,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.72

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