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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.02, 1,930.11 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.02, 1,930.11 and 637.48 is: 956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.02 : 1,930.11 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.02/1,930.11 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.02x = 1,930.11 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.02x = 1,230,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,406.52/1,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.76

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