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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.00, 1,943.94 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.00, 1,943.94 and 474.25 is: 711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.00 : 1,943.94 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.00/1,943.94 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.00x = 1,943.94 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.00x = 921,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,913.55/1,296.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.36

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