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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.91, 1,939.86 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.91, 1,939.86 and 471.24 is: 707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.91 : 1,939.86 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.91/1,939.86 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.91x = 1,939.86 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.91x = 914,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,139.63/1,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.04

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