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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.89, 1,938.21 and 470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.89, 1,938.21 and 470.15 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.89 : 1,938.21 = 470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.89/1,938.21 = 470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.89x = 1,938.21 × 470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.89x = 911,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,249.43/1,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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