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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.29, 1,935.43 and 468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.29, 1,935.43 and 468.29 is: 702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.29 : 1,935.43 = 468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.29/1,935.43 = 468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.29x = 1,935.43 × 468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.29x = 906,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,346.18/1,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.44

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