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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.82, 1,930.30 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.82, 1,930.30 and 465.18 is: 697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.82 : 1,930.30 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.82/1,930.30 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.82x = 1,930.30 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.82x = 897,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,936.95/1,286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.80

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