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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.18, 1,935.52 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.18, 1,935.52 and 468.44 is: 702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.18 : 1,935.52 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.18/1,935.52 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.18x = 1,935.52 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.18x = 906,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,674.99/1,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.75

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