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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.82, 1,936.22 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.82, 1,936.22 and 469.09 is: 703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.82 : 1,936.22 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.82/1,936.22 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.82x = 1,936.22 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.82x = 908,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,261.44/1,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.63

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