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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.07, 1,928.95 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.07, 1,928.95 and 506.64 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.07 : 1,928.95 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.07/1,928.95 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.07x = 1,928.95 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.07x = 977,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,289.19/1,286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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