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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.44, 1,940.51 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.44, 1,940.51 and 472.41 is: 708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.44 : 1,940.51 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.44/1,940.51 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.44x = 1,940.51 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.44x = 916,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,709.40/1,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.74

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