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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.50, 1,936.77 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.50, 1,936.77 and 469.01 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.50 : 1,936.77 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.50/1,936.77 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.50x = 1,936.77 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.50x = 908,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,364.50/1,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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