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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.95, 1,941.26 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.95, 1,941.26 and 472.91 is: 709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.95 : 1,941.26 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.95/1,941.26 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.95x = 1,941.26 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.95x = 918,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,029.20/1,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.48

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