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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.27, 1,941.73 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.27, 1,941.73 and 472.96 is: 709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.27 : 1,941.73 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.27/1,941.73 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.27x = 1,941.73 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.27x = 918,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,358.26/1,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.01

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