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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.99, 1,930.02 and 465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.99, 1,930.02 and 465.05 is: 697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.99 : 1,930.02 = 465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.99/1,930.02 = 465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.99x = 1,930.02 × 465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.99x = 897,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,555.80/1,286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.41

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