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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.21, 1,933.80 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.21, 1,933.80 and 315.29 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.21 : 1,933.80 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.21/1,933.80 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.21x = 1,933.80 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.21x = 609,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,706.23/1,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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