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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.15, 1,930.70 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.15, 1,930.70 and 313.26 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.15 : 1,930.70 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.15/1,930.70 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.15x = 1,930.70 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.15x = 604,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,799.86/1,287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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