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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.93, 1,935.18 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.93, 1,935.18 and 468.19 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.93 : 1,935.18 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.93/1,935.18 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.93x = 1,935.18 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.93x = 906,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,023.42/1,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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