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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.31, 1,931.84 and 671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.31, 1,931.84 and 671.86 is: 1,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.31 : 1,931.84 = 671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.31/1,931.84 = 671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.31x = 1,931.84 × 671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.31x = 1,297,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,913.00/1,288.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.45

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