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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,938.08 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,938.08 and 470.18 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,938.08 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,938.08 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,938.08 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 911,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,237.94/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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