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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.04, 1,930.56 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.04, 1,930.56 and 313.13 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.04 : 1,930.56 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.04/1,930.56 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.04x = 1,930.56 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.04x = 604,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,520.79/1,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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