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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.94, 1,922.74 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.94, 1,922.74 and 460.12 is: 690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.94 : 1,922.74 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.94/1,922.74 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.94x = 1,922.74 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.94x = 884,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,691.13/1,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.12

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