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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.29, 1,944.60 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.29, 1,944.60 and 474.95 is: 712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.29 : 1,944.60 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.29/1,944.60 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.29x = 1,944.60 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.29x = 923,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,587.77/1,296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.49

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