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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.34, 1,929.52 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.34, 1,929.52 and 312.45 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.34 : 1,929.52 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.34/1,929.52 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.34x = 1,929.52 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.34x = 602,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,867.31/1,286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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