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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.33, 1,934.00 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.33, 1,934.00 and 315.44 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.33 : 1,934.00 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.33/1,934.00 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.33x = 1,934.00 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.33x = 610,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,049.71/1,289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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