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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.91, 1,935.12 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.91, 1,935.12 and 468.21 is: 702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.91 : 1,935.12 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.91/1,935.12 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.91x = 1,935.12 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.91x = 906,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,042.54/1,289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.41

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