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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.24, 1,937.91 and 470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.24, 1,937.91 and 470.33 is: 705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.24 : 1,937.91 = 470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.24/1,937.91 = 470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.24x = 1,937.91 × 470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.24x = 911,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,457.21/1,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.33

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