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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.09, 1,935.14 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.09, 1,935.14 and 316.20 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.09 : 1,935.14 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.09/1,935.14 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.09x = 1,935.14 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.09x = 611,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,898.72/1,290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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