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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.70, 1,931.04 and 465.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.70, 1,931.04 and 465.73 is: 698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.70 : 1,931.04 = 465.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.70/1,931.04 = 465.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.70x = 1,931.04 × 465.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.70x = 899,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,343.26/1,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.41

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