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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.72, 1,924.06 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.72, 1,924.06 and 461.56 is: 691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.72 : 1,924.06 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.72/1,924.06 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.72x = 1,924.06 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.72x = 888,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,069.13/1,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.79

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