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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.05, 1,931.67 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.05, 1,931.67 and 466.44 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.05 : 1,931.67 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.05/1,931.67 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.05x = 1,931.67 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.05x = 901,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,008.15/1,288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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