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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.07, 1,941.81 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.07, 1,941.81 and 473.06 is: 709.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.07 : 1,941.81 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.07/1,941.81 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.07x = 1,941.81 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.07x = 918,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,582.93/1,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.29

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