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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.68, 1,937.77 and 470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.68, 1,937.77 and 470.40 is: 705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.68 : 1,937.77 = 470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.68/1,937.77 = 470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.68x = 1,937.77 × 470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.68x = 911,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,527.01/1,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.15

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