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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.25, 1,927.53 and 463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.25, 1,927.53 and 463.37 is: 694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.25 : 1,927.53 = 463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.25/1,927.53 = 463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.25x = 1,927.53 × 463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.25x = 893,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,149.94/1,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.93

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