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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.24, 1,935.39 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.24, 1,935.39 and 316.35 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.24 : 1,935.39 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.24/1,935.39 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.24x = 1,935.39 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.24x = 612,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,259.04/1,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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