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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.33, 1,930.98 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.33, 1,930.98 and 313.44 is: 470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.33 : 1,930.98 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.33/1,930.98 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.33x = 1,930.98 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.33x = 605,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,236.72/1,287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.15

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