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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.90, 1,952.35 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.90, 1,952.35 and 468.72 is: 702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.90 : 1,952.35 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.90/1,952.35 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.90x = 1,952.35 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.90x = 915,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,104.32/1,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.90

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