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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.28, 1,930.83 and 671.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.28, 1,930.83 and 671.33 is: 1,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.28 : 1,930.83 = 671.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.28/1,930.83 = 671.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.28x = 1,930.83 × 671.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.28x = 1,296,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,230.19/1,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.95

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