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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.04, 1,927.68 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.04, 1,927.68 and 463.52 is: 695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.04 : 1,927.68 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.04/1,927.68 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.04x = 1,927.68 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.04x = 893,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,518.23/1,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.32

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