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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.53, 1,937.30 and 469.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.53, 1,937.30 and 469.81 is: 704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.53 : 1,937.30 = 469.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.53/1,937.30 = 469.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.53x = 1,937.30 × 469.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.53x = 910,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,162.91/1,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.72

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