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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.14, 1,938.17 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.14, 1,938.17 and 318.25 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.14 : 1,938.17 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.14/1,938.17 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.14x = 1,938.17 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.14x = 616,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,811.32/1,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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