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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.95, 1,926.27 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.95, 1,926.27 and 463.03 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.95 : 1,926.27 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.95/1,926.27 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.95x = 1,926.27 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.95x = 891,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,920.80/1,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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