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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.90, 1,936.35 and 317.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.90, 1,936.35 and 317.00 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.90 : 1,936.35 = 317.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.90/1,936.35 = 317.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.90x = 1,936.35 × 317.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.90x = 613,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,819.34/1,290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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