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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.37, 1,942.50 and 472.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.37, 1,942.50 and 472.71 is: 709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.37 : 1,942.50 = 472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.37/1,942.50 = 472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.37x = 1,942.50 × 472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.37x = 918,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,239.18/1,294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.41

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