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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.79, 1,943.85 and 474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.79, 1,943.85 and 474.45 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.79 : 1,943.85 = 474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.79/1,943.85 = 474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.79x = 1,943.85 × 474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.79x = 922,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,259.63/1,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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