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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.71, 1,936.08 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.71, 1,936.08 and 316.82 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.71 : 1,936.08 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.71/1,936.08 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.71x = 1,936.08 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.71x = 613,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,388.87/1,290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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