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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.82, 1,943.53 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.82, 1,943.53 and 474.08 is: 711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.82 : 1,943.53 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.82/1,943.53 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.82x = 1,943.53 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.82x = 921,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,377.80/1,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.04

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