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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.87, 1,926.12 and 462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.87, 1,926.12 and 462.95 is: 693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.87 : 1,926.12 = 462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.87/1,926.12 = 462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.87x = 1,926.12 × 462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.87x = 891,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,687.62/1,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.99

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