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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.02, 1,924.54 and 461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.02, 1,924.54 and 461.31 is: 691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.02 : 1,924.54 = 461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.02/1,924.54 = 461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.02x = 1,924.54 × 461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.02x = 887,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,809.55/1,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.97

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