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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.20, 1,938.62 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.20, 1,938.62 and 470.92 is: 706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.20 : 1,938.62 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.20/1,938.62 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.20x = 1,938.62 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.20x = 912,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,934.93/1,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.50

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