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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.33, 1,941.82 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.33, 1,941.82 and 473.02 is: 709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.33 : 1,941.82 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.33/1,941.82 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.33x = 1,941.82 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.33x = 918,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,522.71/1,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.11

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