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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.26, 1,935.68 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.26, 1,935.68 and 468.53 is: 702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.26 : 1,935.68 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.26/1,935.68 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.26x = 1,935.68 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.26x = 906,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,930.16/1,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.90

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