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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.68, 1,942.20 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.68, 1,942.20 and 472.80 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.68 : 1,942.20 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.68/1,942.20 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.68x = 1,942.20 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.68x = 918,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,272.16/1,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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