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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.32, 1,940.32 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.32, 1,940.32 and 472.44 is: 708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.32 : 1,940.32 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.32/1,940.32 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.32x = 1,940.32 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.32x = 916,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,684.78/1,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.24

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