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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.50, 1,930.10 and 556.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.50, 1,930.10 and 556.67 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.50 : 1,930.10 = 556.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.50/1,930.10 = 556.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.50x = 1,930.10 × 556.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.50x = 1,074,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,435.51/1,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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