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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.48, 1,941.69 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.48, 1,941.69 and 473.22 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.48 : 1,941.69 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.48/1,941.69 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.48x = 1,941.69 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.48x = 918,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,846.54/1,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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