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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.21, 1,930.80 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.21, 1,930.80 and 313.31 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.21 : 1,930.80 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.21/1,930.80 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.21x = 1,930.80 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.21x = 604,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,938.95/1,287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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