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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.99, 1,935.68 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.99, 1,935.68 and 469.25 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.99 : 1,935.68 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.99/1,935.68 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.99x = 1,935.68 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.99x = 908,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,305.82/1,290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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