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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.06, 1,938.06 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.06, 1,938.06 and 318.17 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.06 : 1,938.06 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.06/1,938.06 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.06x = 1,938.06 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.06x = 616,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,622.86/1,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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