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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.56, 1,924.04 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.56, 1,924.04 and 461.08 is: 691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.56 : 1,924.04 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.56/1,924.04 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.56x = 1,924.04 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.56x = 887,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,136.36/1,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.69

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