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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.74 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.85, 1,937.74 and 317.96 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.85 : 1,937.74 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.85/1,937.74 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.85x = 1,937.74 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.85x = 616,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,121.19/1,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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