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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.88, 1,930.32 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.88, 1,930.32 and 465.12 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.88 : 1,930.32 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.88/1,930.32 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.88x = 1,930.32 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.88x = 897,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,830.44/1,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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