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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.83, 1,922.45 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.83, 1,922.45 and 460.17 is: 690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.83 : 1,922.45 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.83/1,922.45 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.83x = 1,922.45 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.83x = 884,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,651.52/1,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.15

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