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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.99, 1,940.94 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.99, 1,940.94 and 320.07 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.99 : 1,940.94 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.99/1,940.94 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.99x = 1,940.94 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.99x = 621,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,236.67/1,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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