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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.89, 1,927.40 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.89, 1,927.40 and 463.68 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.89 : 1,927.40 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.89/1,927.40 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.89x = 1,927.40 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.89x = 893,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,694.51/1,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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