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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.77, 1,938.31 and 470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.77, 1,938.31 and 470.89 is: 706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.77 : 1,938.31 = 470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.77/1,938.31 = 470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.77x = 1,938.31 × 470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.77x = 912,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,730.80/1,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.03

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