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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.07, 1,923.39 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.07, 1,923.39 and 460.94 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.07 : 1,923.39 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.07/1,923.39 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.07x = 1,923.39 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.07x = 886,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,567.39/1,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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