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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.80, 1,924.23 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.80, 1,924.23 and 461.06 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.80 : 1,924.23 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.80/1,924.23 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.80x = 1,924.23 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.80x = 887,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,185.48/1,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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