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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.43, 1,938.63 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.43, 1,938.63 and 470.58 is: 705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.43 : 1,938.63 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.43/1,938.63 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.43x = 1,938.63 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.43x = 912,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,280.51/1,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.86

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