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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.10, 1,941.14 and 472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.10, 1,941.14 and 472.38 is: 708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.10 : 1,941.14 = 472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.10/1,941.14 = 472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.10x = 1,941.14 × 472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.10x = 916,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,955.71/1,294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.57

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