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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.11, 1,930.03 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.11, 1,930.03 and 637.09 is: 955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.11 : 1,930.03 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.11/1,930.03 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.11x = 1,930.03 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.11x = 1,229,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,602.81/1,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.32

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