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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.80, 1,936.69 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.80, 1,936.69 and 469.64 is: 704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.80 : 1,936.69 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.80/1,936.69 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.80x = 1,936.69 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.80x = 909,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,547.09/1,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.64

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