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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.46, 1,939.58 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.46, 1,939.58 and 471.16 is: 706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.46 : 1,939.58 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.46/1,939.58 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.46x = 1,939.58 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.46x = 913,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,852.51/1,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.52

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