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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.36, 1,935.54 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.36, 1,935.54 and 316.47 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.36 : 1,935.54 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.36/1,935.54 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.36x = 1,935.54 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.36x = 612,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,540.34/1,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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