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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.83, 1,931.75 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.83, 1,931.75 and 410.37 is: 615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.83 : 1,931.75 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.83/1,931.75 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.83x = 1,931.75 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.83x = 792,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,724.49/1,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.55

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