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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.16, 1,930.20 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.16, 1,930.20 and 465.64 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.16 : 1,930.20 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.16/1,930.20 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.16x = 1,930.20 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.16x = 898,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,778.33/1,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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