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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.14, 1,935.44 and 469.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.14, 1,935.44 and 469.57 is: 704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.14 : 1,935.44 = 469.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.14/1,935.44 = 469.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.14x = 1,935.44 × 469.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.14x = 908,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,816.06/1,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.43

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