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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.84, 1,926.18 and 461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.84, 1,926.18 and 461.96 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.84 : 1,926.18 = 461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.84/1,926.18 = 461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.84x = 1,926.18 × 461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.84x = 889,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,818.11/1,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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