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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.32, 1,930.99 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.32, 1,930.99 and 313.43 is: 470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.32 : 1,930.99 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.32/1,930.99 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.32x = 1,930.99 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.32x = 605,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,230.20/1,287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.15

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