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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.63, 1,939.14 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.63, 1,939.14 and 470.75 is: 706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.63 : 1,939.14 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.63/1,939.14 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.63x = 1,939.14 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.63x = 912,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,840.46/1,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.19

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