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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.60, 1,938.87 and 318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.60, 1,938.87 and 318.71 is: 478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.60 : 1,938.87 = 318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.60/1,938.87 = 318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.60x = 1,938.87 × 318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.60x = 617,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,937.26/1,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.06

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