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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.20, 1,927.29 and 463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.20, 1,927.29 and 463.23 is: 694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.20 : 1,927.29 = 463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.20/1,927.29 = 463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.20x = 1,927.29 × 463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.20x = 892,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,778.55/1,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.66

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