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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.87, 1,942.31 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.87, 1,942.31 and 473.16 is: 709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.87 : 1,942.31 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.87/1,942.31 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.87x = 1,942.31 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.87x = 919,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,023.40/1,294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.74

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