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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.66, 1,944.84 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.66, 1,944.84 and 474.72 is: 712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.66 : 1,944.84 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.66/1,944.84 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.66x = 1,944.84 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.66x = 923,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,254.44/1,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.03

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