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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.95, 1,923.27 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.95, 1,923.27 and 461.03 is: 691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.95 : 1,923.27 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.95/1,923.27 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.95x = 1,923.27 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.95x = 886,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,685.17/1,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.13

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