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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.88, 1,934.86 and 315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.88, 1,934.86 and 315.98 is: 473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.88 : 1,934.86 = 315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.88/1,934.86 = 315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.88x = 1,934.86 × 315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.88x = 611,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,386.22/1,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.99

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