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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.40, 1,940.04 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.40, 1,940.04 and 472.23 is: 707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.40 : 1,940.04 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.40/1,940.04 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.40x = 1,940.04 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.40x = 916,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,135.39/1,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.77

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