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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.79, 1,936.41 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.79, 1,936.41 and 468.99 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.79 : 1,936.41 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.79/1,936.41 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.79x = 1,936.41 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.79x = 908,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,155.17/1,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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