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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.39, 1,935.59 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.39, 1,935.59 and 468.66 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.39 : 1,935.59 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.39/1,935.59 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.39x = 1,935.59 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.39x = 907,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,131.27/1,290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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