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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290, 1,934.36 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290, 1,934.36 and 468.14 is: 701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290 : 1,934.36 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290/1,934.36 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290x = 1,934.36 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290x = 905,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,551.29/1,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.98

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