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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.21, 1,938.08 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.21, 1,938.08 and 470.70 is: 705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.21 : 1,938.08 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.21/1,938.08 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.21x = 1,938.08 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.21x = 912,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,260.22/1,293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.42

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