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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.35, 1,939.35 and 470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.35, 1,939.35 and 470.55 is: 706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.35 : 1,939.35 = 470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.35/1,939.35 = 470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.35x = 1,939.35 × 470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.35x = 912,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,561.14/1,292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.13

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