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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.21, 1,941.08 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.21, 1,941.08 and 472.70 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.21 : 1,941.08 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.21/1,941.08 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.21x = 1,941.08 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.21x = 917,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,548.52/1,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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