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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.68, 1,931 and 465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.68, 1,931 and 465.74 is: 698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.68 : 1,931 = 465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.68/1,931 = 465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.68x = 1,931 × 465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.68x = 899,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,343.94/1,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.42

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