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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.54, 1,935.78 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.54, 1,935.78 and 316.65 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.54 : 1,935.78 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.54/1,935.78 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.54x = 1,935.78 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.54x = 612,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,955.06/1,290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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