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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.18, 1,942.53 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.18, 1,942.53 and 473.67 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.18 : 1,942.53 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.18/1,942.53 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.18x = 1,942.53 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.18x = 920,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,118.19/1,296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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