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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.81, 1,930.38 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.81, 1,930.38 and 464.97 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.81 : 1,930.38 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.81/1,930.38 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.81x = 1,930.38 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.81x = 897,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,568.79/1,286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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