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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.77, 1,938.17 and 470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.77, 1,938.17 and 470.10 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.77 : 1,938.17 = 470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.77/1,938.17 = 470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.77x = 1,938.17 × 470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.77x = 911,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,134.89/1,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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