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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.88, 1,930.41 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.88, 1,930.41 and 637.44 is: 956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.88 : 1,930.41 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.88/1,930.41 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.88x = 1,930.41 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.88x = 1,230,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,520.55/1,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.20

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