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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.38, 1,937.21 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.38, 1,937.21 and 469.47 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.38 : 1,937.21 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.38/1,937.21 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.38x = 1,937.21 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.38x = 909,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,461.98/1,291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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