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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.44, 1,943.16 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.44, 1,943.16 and 473.68 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.44 : 1,943.16 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.44/1,943.16 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.44x = 1,943.16 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.44x = 920,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,436.03/1,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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