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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.07, 1,942.08 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.07, 1,942.08 and 472.89 is: 709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.07 : 1,942.08 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.07/1,942.08 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.07x = 1,942.08 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.07x = 918,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,390.21/1,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.14

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