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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.69, 1,927.04 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.69, 1,927.04 and 310.80 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.69 : 1,927.04 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.69/1,927.04 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.69x = 1,927.04 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.69x = 598,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,924.03/1,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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