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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.23, 1,924.96 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.23, 1,924.96 and 462.27 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.23 : 1,924.96 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.23/1,924.96 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.23x = 1,924.96 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.23x = 889,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,851.26/1,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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