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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.18, 1,930.98 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.18, 1,930.98 and 465.66 is: 698.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.18 : 1,930.98 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.18/1,930.98 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.18x = 1,930.98 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.18x = 899,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,180.15/1,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.57

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