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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.81, 1,936.29 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.81, 1,936.29 and 469.17 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.81 : 1,936.29 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.81/1,936.29 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.81x = 1,936.29 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.81x = 908,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,449.18/1,290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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