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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.10, 1,938.56 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.10, 1,938.56 and 470.36 is: 705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.10 : 1,938.56 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.10/1,938.56 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.10x = 1,938.56 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.10x = 911,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,821.08/1,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.69

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