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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.92, 1,922.87 and 460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.92, 1,922.87 and 460.24 is: 690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.92 : 1,922.87 = 460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.92/1,922.87 = 460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.92x = 1,922.87 × 460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.92x = 884,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,978.03/1,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.36

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