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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.38, 1,931.37 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.38, 1,931.37 and 421.64 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.38 : 1,931.37 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.38/1,931.37 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.38x = 1,931.37 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.38x = 814,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,342.85/1,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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