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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.18, 1,932.25 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.18, 1,932.25 and 314.28 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.18 : 1,932.25 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.18/1,932.25 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.18x = 1,932.25 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.18x = 607,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,267.53/1,288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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