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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.25, 1,926.48 and 462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.25, 1,926.48 and 462.61 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.25 : 1,926.48 = 462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.25/1,926.48 = 462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.25x = 1,926.48 × 462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.25x = 891,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,196.97/1,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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