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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.08, 1,930.62 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.08, 1,930.62 and 313.18 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.08 : 1,930.62 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.08/1,930.62 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.08x = 1,930.62 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.08x = 604,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,631.57/1,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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