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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.74, 1,945.22 and 475.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.74, 1,945.22 and 475.00 is: 712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.74 : 1,945.22 = 475.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.74/1,945.22 = 475.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.74x = 1,945.22 × 475.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.74x = 923,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,972.26/1,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.53

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