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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,938.48 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,938.48 and 470.28 is: 705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,938.48 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,938.48 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,938.48 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 911,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,628.37/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.64

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