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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.85, 1,936.71 and 469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.85, 1,936.71 and 469.19 is: 703.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.85 : 1,936.71 = 469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.85/1,936.71 = 469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.85x = 1,936.71 × 469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.85x = 908,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,678.91/1,290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.94

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