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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.82, 1,924.58 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.82, 1,924.58 and 461.90 is: 692.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.82 : 1,924.58 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.82/1,924.58 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.82x = 1,924.58 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.82x = 888,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,963.50/1,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.44

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