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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.04, 1,942.76 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.04, 1,942.76 and 473.13 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.04 : 1,942.76 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.04/1,942.76 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.04x = 1,942.76 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.04x = 919,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,178.04/1,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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