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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.49, 1,943.19 and 473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.49, 1,943.19 and 473.75 is: 710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.49 : 1,943.19 = 473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.49/1,943.19 = 473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.49x = 1,943.19 × 473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.49x = 920,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,583.83/1,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.60

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