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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.34, 1,933.99 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.34, 1,933.99 and 315.45 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.34 : 1,933.99 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.34/1,933.99 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.34x = 1,933.99 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.34x = 610,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,076.36/1,289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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