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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.09, 1,943.82 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.09, 1,943.82 and 474.14 is: 711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.09 : 1,943.82 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.09/1,943.82 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.09x = 1,943.82 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.09x = 921,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,633.10/1,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.09

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