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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.38, 1,931.07 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.38, 1,931.07 and 465.46 is: 698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.38 : 1,931.07 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.38/1,931.07 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.38x = 1,931.07 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.38x = 898,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,844.40/1,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.20

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