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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.33, 1,936.13 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.33, 1,936.13 and 469.50 is: 703.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.33 : 1,936.13 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.33/1,936.13 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.33x = 1,936.13 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.33x = 909,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,013.04/1,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.94

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