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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.36, 1,935.54 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.36, 1,935.54 and 468.75 is: 703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.36 : 1,935.54 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.36/1,935.54 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.36x = 1,935.54 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.36x = 907,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,284.38/1,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.13

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