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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.93, 1,928.88 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.93, 1,928.88 and 312.02 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.93 : 1,928.88 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.93/1,928.88 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.93x = 1,928.88 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.93x = 601,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,855.13/1,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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