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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.54, 1,925.10 and 461.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.54, 1,925.10 and 461.66 is: 692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.54 : 1,925.10 = 461.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.54/1,925.10 = 461.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.54x = 1,925.10 × 461.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.54x = 888,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,741.67/1,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.41

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