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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.92, 1,945.12 and 474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.92, 1,945.12 and 474.91 is: 712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.92 : 1,945.12 = 474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.92/1,945.12 = 474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.92x = 1,945.12 × 474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.92x = 923,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,760.61/1,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.27

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