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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.97, 1,931.99 and 410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.97, 1,931.99 and 410.48 is: 615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.97 : 1,931.99 = 410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.97/1,931.99 = 410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.97x = 1,931.99 × 410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.97x = 793,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,043.26/1,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.73

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