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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.21, 1,936.35 and 469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.21, 1,936.35 and 469.27 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.21 : 1,936.35 = 469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.21/1,936.35 = 469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.21x = 1,936.35 × 469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.21x = 908,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,661.28/1,291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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