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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.68, 1,937.04 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.68, 1,937.04 and 469.76 is: 704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.68 : 1,937.04 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.68/1,937.04 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.68x = 1,937.04 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.68x = 909,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,943.91/1,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.47

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