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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296, 1,942.84 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296, 1,942.84 and 474.10 is: 710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296 : 1,942.84 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296/1,942.84 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296x = 1,942.84 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296x = 921,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,104.44/1,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.73

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