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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.05, 1,924.86 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.05, 1,924.86 and 461.32 is: 692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.05 : 1,924.86 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.05/1,924.86 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.05x = 1,924.86 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.05x = 887,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,976.56/1,283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.08

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