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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.93, 1,922.94 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.93, 1,922.94 and 460.32 is: 690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.93 : 1,922.94 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.93/1,922.94 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.93x = 1,922.94 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.93x = 885,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,167.74/1,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.50

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