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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.81, 1,938.74 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.81, 1,938.74 and 470.84 is: 706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.81 : 1,938.74 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.81/1,938.74 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.81x = 1,938.74 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.81x = 912,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,824.29/1,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.08

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