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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.12, 1,930.68 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.12, 1,930.68 and 507.09 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.12 : 1,930.68 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.12/1,930.68 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.12x = 1,930.68 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.12x = 979,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,028.52/1,287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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