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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.97, 1,930.61 and 465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.97, 1,930.61 and 465.63 is: 698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.97 : 1,930.61 = 465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.97/1,930.61 = 465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.97x = 1,930.61 × 465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.97x = 898,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,947.61/1,286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.50

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