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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.05, 1,930.56 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.05, 1,930.56 and 313.16 is: 469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.05 : 1,930.56 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.05/1,930.56 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.05x = 1,930.56 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.05x = 604,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,574.17/1,287.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.74

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