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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.90, 1,944.36 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.90, 1,944.36 and 474.23 is: 711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.90 : 1,944.36 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.90/1,944.36 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.90x = 1,944.36 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.90x = 922,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,064.12/1,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.53

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