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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.32, 1,937.33 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.32, 1,937.33 and 470.44 is: 705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.32 : 1,937.33 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.32/1,937.33 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.32x = 1,937.33 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.32x = 911,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,385.49/1,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.23

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