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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.35, 1,924.71 and 461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.35, 1,924.71 and 461.59 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.35 : 1,924.71 = 461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.35/1,924.71 = 461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.35x = 1,924.71 × 461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.35x = 888,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,426.89/1,283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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