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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.88, 1,922.28 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.88, 1,922.28 and 460 is: 689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.88 : 1,922.28 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.88/1,922.28 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.88x = 1,922.28 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.88x = 884,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,248.80/1,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.81

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