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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.97, 1,932.11 and 466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.97, 1,932.11 and 466.63 is: 700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.97 : 1,932.11 = 466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.97/1,932.11 = 466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.97x = 1,932.11 × 466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.97x = 901,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,578.16/1,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.00

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