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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.24, 1,938.36 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.24, 1,938.36 and 318.34 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.24 : 1,938.36 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.24/1,938.36 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.24x = 1,938.36 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.24x = 617,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,057.52/1,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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