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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.40, 1,953.36 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.40, 1,953.36 and 469.34 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.40 : 1,953.36 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.40/1,953.36 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.40x = 1,953.36 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.40x = 916,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,789.98/1,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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