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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.23, 1,939.88 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.23, 1,939.88 and 472.12 is: 708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.23 : 1,939.88 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.23/1,939.88 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.23x = 1,939.88 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.23x = 915,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,856.15/1,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.19

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