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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.31, 1,943.99 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.31, 1,943.99 and 474.34 is: 711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.31 : 1,943.99 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.31/1,943.99 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.31x = 1,943.99 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.31x = 922,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,100.12/1,296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.33

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