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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.19, 1,936.77 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.19, 1,936.77 and 317.31 is: 475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.19 : 1,936.77 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.19/1,936.77 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.19x = 1,936.77 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.19x = 614,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,554.90/1,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.96

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