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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.09, 1,938.12 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.09, 1,938.12 and 318.20 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.09 : 1,938.12 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.09/1,938.12 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.09x = 1,938.12 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.09x = 616,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,709.78/1,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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