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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.68, 1,939.02 and 470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.68, 1,939.02 and 470.98 is: 706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.68 : 1,939.02 = 470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.68/1,939.02 = 470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.68x = 1,939.02 × 470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.68x = 913,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,239.64/1,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.47

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