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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.36, 1,937.04 and 317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.36, 1,937.04 and 317.47 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.36 : 1,937.04 = 317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.36/1,937.04 = 317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.36x = 1,937.04 × 317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.36x = 614,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,952.09/1,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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