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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.44, 1,935.64 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.44, 1,935.64 and 316.56 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.44 : 1,935.64 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.44/1,935.64 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.44x = 1,935.64 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.44x = 612,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,746.20/1,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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