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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.42, 1,938.41 and 470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.42, 1,938.41 and 470.91 is: 705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.42 : 1,938.41 = 470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.42/1,938.41 = 470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.42x = 1,938.41 × 470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.42x = 912,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,822.01/1,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.74

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