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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.14, 1,930.03 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.14, 1,930.03 and 409.37 is: 613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.14 : 1,930.03 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.14/1,930.03 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.14x = 1,930.03 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.14x = 790,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,085.71/1,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.83

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