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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.85, 1,930.53 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.85, 1,930.53 and 465.03 is: 697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.85 : 1,930.53 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.85/1,930.53 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.85x = 1,930.53 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.85x = 897,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,754.37/1,286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.64

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