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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.41, 1,934.11 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.41, 1,934.11 and 315.51 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.41 : 1,934.11 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.41/1,934.11 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.41x = 1,934.11 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.41x = 610,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,235.07/1,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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