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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.92 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.92 and 460.08 is: 690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.96 : 1,922.92 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.96/1,922.92 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.96x = 1,922.92 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.96x = 884,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,697.03/1,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.11

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