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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.50, 1,940.56 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.50, 1,940.56 and 472.44 is: 708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.50 : 1,940.56 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.50/1,940.56 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.50x = 1,940.56 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.50x = 916,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,798.17/1,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.77

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