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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.83, 1,936.25 and 316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.83, 1,936.25 and 316.93 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.83 : 1,936.25 = 316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.83/1,936.25 = 316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.83x = 1,936.25 × 316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.83x = 613,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,655.71/1,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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