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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.88, 1,931.42 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.88, 1,931.42 and 422 is: 632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.88 : 1,931.42 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.88/1,931.42 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.88x = 1,931.42 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.88x = 815,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,059.24/1,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.87

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