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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.83, 1,942.62 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.83, 1,942.62 and 473.58 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.83 : 1,942.62 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.83/1,942.62 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.83x = 1,942.62 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.83x = 919,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,984.20/1,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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