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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.18, 1,936.21 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.18, 1,936.21 and 468.52 is: 703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.18 : 1,936.21 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.18/1,936.21 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.18x = 1,936.21 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.18x = 907,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,141.09/1,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.11

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