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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.02, 1,936.02 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.02, 1,936.02 and 468.86 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.02 : 1,936.02 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.02/1,936.02 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.02x = 1,936.02 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.02x = 907,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,722.34/1,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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