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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.75, 1,925.80 and 461.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.75, 1,925.80 and 461.85 is: 692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.75 : 1,925.80 = 461.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.75/1,925.80 = 461.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.75x = 1,925.80 × 461.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.75x = 889,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,430.73/1,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.84

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