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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.77, 1,927.13 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.77, 1,927.13 and 310.86 is: 466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.77 : 1,927.13 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.77/1,927.13 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.77x = 1,927.13 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.77x = 599,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,067.63/1,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.28

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