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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.17, 1,936.73 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.17, 1,936.73 and 469.46 is: 704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.17 : 1,936.73 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.17/1,936.73 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.17x = 1,936.73 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.17x = 909,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,219.76/1,291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.18

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