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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.79, 1,940.67 and 319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.79, 1,940.67 and 319.90 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.79 : 1,940.67 = 319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.79/1,940.67 = 319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.79x = 1,940.67 × 319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.79x = 620,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,820.33/1,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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