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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.04, 1,935.38 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.04, 1,935.38 and 468.74 is: 702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.04 : 1,935.38 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.04/1,935.38 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.04x = 1,935.38 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.04x = 907,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,178.00/1,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.67

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