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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.75, 1,931.64 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.75, 1,931.64 and 422.10 is: 633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.75 : 1,931.64 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.75/1,931.64 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.75x = 1,931.64 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.75x = 815,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,345.24/1,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.15

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