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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.77, 1,937.66 and 470.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.77, 1,937.66 and 470.03 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.77 : 1,937.66 = 470.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.77/1,937.66 = 470.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.77x = 1,937.66 × 470.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.77x = 910,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,746.29/1,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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