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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.04, 1,930.48 and 556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.04, 1,930.48 and 556.52 is: 834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.04 : 1,930.48 = 556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.04/1,930.48 = 556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.04x = 1,930.48 × 556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.04x = 1,074,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,353.68/1,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.75

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