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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.83, 1,930.01 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.83, 1,930.01 and 506.26 is: 759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.83 : 1,930.01 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.83/1,930.01 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.83x = 1,930.01 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.83x = 977,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,077.21/1,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.29

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