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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.20, 1,927.58 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.20, 1,927.58 and 463.35 is: 694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.20 : 1,927.58 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.20/1,927.58 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.20x = 1,927.58 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.20x = 893,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,143.68/1,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.95

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