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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.78, 1,939.19 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.78, 1,939.19 and 471.06 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.78 : 1,939.19 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.78/1,939.19 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.78x = 1,939.19 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.78x = 913,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,472.49/1,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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