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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.27, 1,926.38 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.27, 1,926.38 and 310.36 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.27 : 1,926.38 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.27/1,926.38 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.27x = 1,926.38 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.27x = 597,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,871.30/1,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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