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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.99, 1,940.91 and 472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.99, 1,940.91 and 472.17 is: 708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.99 : 1,940.91 = 472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.99/1,940.91 = 472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.99x = 1,940.91 × 472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.99x = 916,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,439.47/1,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.23

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