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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.86, 1,940.77 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.86, 1,940.77 and 319.96 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.86 : 1,940.77 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.86/1,940.77 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.86x = 1,940.77 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.86x = 620,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,967.17/1,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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