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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.64, 1,926.28 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.64, 1,926.28 and 462.48 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.64 : 1,926.28 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.64/1,926.28 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.64x = 1,926.28 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.64x = 890,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,865.97/1,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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