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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.68, 1,926.52 and 462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.68, 1,926.52 and 462.67 is: 693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.68 : 1,926.52 = 462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.68/1,926.52 = 462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.68x = 1,926.52 × 462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.68x = 891,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,337.04/1,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.82

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