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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.28, 1,924.74 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.28, 1,924.74 and 461.43 is: 692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.28 : 1,924.74 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.28/1,924.74 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.28x = 1,924.74 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.28x = 888,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,132.78/1,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.08

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