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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.96, 1,924.76 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.96, 1,924.76 and 462.04 is: 692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.96 : 1,924.76 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.96/1,924.76 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.96x = 1,924.76 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.96x = 889,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,316.11/1,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.64

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