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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.60, 1,926.03 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.60, 1,926.03 and 461.94 is: 693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.60 : 1,926.03 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.60/1,926.03 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.60x = 1,926.03 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.60x = 889,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,710.30/1,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.14

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