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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.11, 1,941.10 and 472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.11, 1,941.10 and 472.30 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.11 : 1,941.10 = 472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.11/1,941.10 = 472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.11x = 1,941.10 × 472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.11x = 916,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,775.50/1,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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