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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.71, 1,935.60 and 468.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.71, 1,935.60 and 468.77 is: 702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.71 : 1,935.60 = 468.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.71/1,935.60 = 468.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.71x = 1,935.60 × 468.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.71x = 907,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,341.53/1,290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.98

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