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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.72, 1,922.94 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.72, 1,922.94 and 460.02 is: 690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.72 : 1,922.94 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.72/1,922.94 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.72x = 1,922.94 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.72x = 884,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,590.86/1,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.16

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