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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.02, 1,943.14 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.02, 1,943.14 and 473.08 is: 709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.02 : 1,943.14 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.02/1,943.14 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.02x = 1,943.14 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.02x = 919,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,260.67/1,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.84

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