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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.03, 1,943.97 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.03, 1,943.97 and 474.86 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.03 : 1,943.97 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.03/1,943.97 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.03x = 1,943.97 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.03x = 923,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,103.87/1,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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