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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.69, 1,935.55 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.69, 1,935.55 and 468.76 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.69 : 1,935.55 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.69/1,935.55 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.69x = 1,935.55 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.69x = 907,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,308.42/1,290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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