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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.13, 1,932.20 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.13, 1,932.20 and 314.24 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.13 : 1,932.20 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.13/1,932.20 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.13x = 1,932.20 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.13x = 607,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,165.36/1,288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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