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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.95, 1,931.93 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.95, 1,931.93 and 314.06 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.95 : 1,931.93 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.95/1,931.93 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.95x = 1,931.93 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.95x = 606,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,740.37/1,287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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