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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.96, 1,935.83 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.96, 1,935.83 and 468.65 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.96 : 1,935.83 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.96/1,935.83 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.96x = 1,935.83 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.96x = 907,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,232.74/1,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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