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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.80, 1,938.62 and 470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.80, 1,938.62 and 470.77 is: 706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.80 : 1,938.62 = 470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.80/1,938.62 = 470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.80x = 1,938.62 × 470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.80x = 912,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,644.14/1,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.49

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