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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.99, 1,939.41 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.99, 1,939.41 and 471.17 is: 706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.99 : 1,939.41 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.99/1,939.41 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.99x = 1,939.41 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.99x = 913,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,796.66/1,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.73

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