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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.84, 1,942.40 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.84, 1,942.40 and 473.19 is: 709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.84 : 1,942.40 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.84/1,942.40 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.84x = 1,942.40 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.84x = 919,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,124.26/1,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.84

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