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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.58, 1,944.29 and 473.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.58, 1,944.29 and 473.89 is: 711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.58 : 1,944.29 = 473.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.58/1,944.29 = 473.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.58x = 1,944.29 × 473.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.58x = 921,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,379.59/1,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.17

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