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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.84, 1,940.90 and 472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.84, 1,940.90 and 472.19 is: 708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.84 : 1,940.90 = 472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.84/1,940.90 = 472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.84x = 1,940.90 × 472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.84x = 916,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,461.51/1,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.33

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