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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.01, 1,930.02 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.01, 1,930.02 and 464.86 is: 697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.01 : 1,930.02 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.01/1,930.02 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.01x = 1,930.02 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.01x = 897,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,189.10/1,287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.11

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