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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.61, 1,929.58 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.61, 1,929.58 and 506.64 is: 759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.61 : 1,929.58 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.61/1,929.58 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.61x = 1,929.58 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.61x = 977,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,602.41/1,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.83

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