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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.32, 1,926.75 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.32, 1,926.75 and 462.60 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.32 : 1,926.75 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.32/1,926.75 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.32x = 1,926.75 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.32x = 891,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,317.30/1,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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