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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.77, 1,931.18 and 410.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.77, 1,931.18 and 410.00 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.77 : 1,931.18 = 410.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.77/1,931.18 = 410.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.77x = 1,931.18 × 410.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.77x = 791,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,772.09/1,287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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