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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.18, 1,930.87 and 465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.18, 1,930.87 and 465.71 is: 698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.18 : 1,930.87 = 465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.18/1,930.87 = 465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.18x = 1,930.87 × 465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.18x = 899,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,216.40/1,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.59

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