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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.89, 1,939.71 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.89, 1,939.71 and 471.15 is: 706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.89 : 1,939.71 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.89/1,939.71 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.89x = 1,939.71 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.89x = 913,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,894.37/1,292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.86

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