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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.38, 1,969.43 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.38, 1,969.43 and 468.79 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.38 : 1,969.43 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.38/1,969.43 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.38x = 1,969.43 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.38x = 923,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,242.48/1,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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