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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.67, 1,940.58 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.67, 1,940.58 and 319.78 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.67 : 1,940.58 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.67/1,940.58 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.67x = 1,940.58 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.67x = 620,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,558.67/1,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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