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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.34, 1,937.34 and 470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.34, 1,937.34 and 470.45 is: 705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.34 : 1,937.34 = 470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.34/1,937.34 = 470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.34x = 1,937.34 × 470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.34x = 911,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,411.92/1,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.24

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