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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.20, 1,934.78 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.20, 1,934.78 and 468.24 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.20 : 1,934.78 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.20/1,934.78 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.20x = 1,934.78 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.20x = 905,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,941.39/1,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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