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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.96, 1,939.14 and 471.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.96, 1,939.14 and 471.83 is: 707.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.96 : 1,939.14 = 471.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.96/1,939.14 = 471.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.96x = 1,939.14 × 471.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.96x = 914,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,934.73/1,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.63

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