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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.66, 1,934.48 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.66, 1,934.48 and 315.76 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.66 : 1,934.48 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.66/1,934.48 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.66x = 1,934.48 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.66x = 610,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,831.40/1,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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