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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.79, 1,925.47 and 461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.79, 1,925.47 and 461.91 is: 692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.79 : 1,925.47 = 461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.79/1,925.47 = 461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.79x = 1,925.47 × 461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.79x = 889,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,393.85/1,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.79

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