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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.28, 1,926.42 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.28, 1,926.42 and 310.39 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.28 : 1,926.42 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.28/1,926.42 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.28x = 1,926.42 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.28x = 597,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,941.50/1,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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