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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.12, 1,938.18 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.12, 1,938.18 and 318.24 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.12 : 1,938.18 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.12/1,938.18 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.12x = 1,938.18 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.12x = 616,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,806.40/1,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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