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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.79, 1,939.41 and 470.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.79, 1,939.41 and 470.99 is: 706.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.79 : 1,939.41 = 470.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.79/1,939.41 = 470.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.79x = 1,939.41 × 470.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.79x = 913,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,442.72/1,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.57

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