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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.91, 1,935.70 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.91, 1,935.70 and 468.11 is: 702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.91 : 1,935.70 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.91/1,935.70 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.91x = 1,935.70 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.91x = 906,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,124.20/1,289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.47

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