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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.22, 1,935.34 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.22, 1,935.34 and 316.32 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.22 : 1,935.34 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.22/1,935.34 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.22x = 1,935.34 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.22x = 612,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,188.99/1,290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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