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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.14, 1,930.50 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.14, 1,930.50 and 506.70 is: 759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.14 : 1,930.50 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.14/1,930.50 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.14x = 1,930.50 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.14x = 978,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,184.35/1,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.97

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