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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.37, 1,938.11 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.37, 1,938.11 and 470.25 is: 705.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.37 : 1,938.11 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.37/1,938.11 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.37x = 1,938.11 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.37x = 911,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,393.88/1,291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.76

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