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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.16, 1,942.74 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.16, 1,942.74 and 473.49 is: 710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.16 : 1,942.74 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.16/1,942.74 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.16x = 1,942.74 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.16x = 919,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,867.96/1,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.24

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