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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292, 1,937.36 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292, 1,937.36 and 470.16 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292 : 1,937.36 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292/1,937.36 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292x = 1,937.36 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292x = 910,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,869.18/1,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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