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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.79, 1,940.64 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.79, 1,940.64 and 472.11 is: 707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.79 : 1,940.64 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.79/1,940.64 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.79x = 1,940.64 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.79x = 916,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,195.55/1,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.60

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