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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.39, 1,930.63 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.39, 1,930.63 and 465.45 is: 698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.39 : 1,930.63 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.39/1,930.63 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.39x = 1,930.63 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.39x = 898,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,611.73/1,287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.01

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