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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.24, 1,936.41 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.24, 1,936.41 and 469.33 is: 703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.24 : 1,936.41 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.24/1,936.41 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.24x = 1,936.41 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.24x = 908,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,808.70/1,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.83

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