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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.12, 1,930.68 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.12, 1,930.68 and 465.37 is: 698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.12 : 1,930.68 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.12/1,930.68 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.12x = 1,930.68 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.12x = 898,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,485.28/1,287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.06

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