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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.22, 1,938.33 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.22, 1,938.33 and 470.73 is: 706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.22 : 1,938.33 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.22/1,938.33 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.22x = 1,938.33 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.22x = 912,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,430.08/1,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.10

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