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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.33, 1,926.82 and 463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.33, 1,926.82 and 463.42 is: 694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.33 : 1,926.82 = 463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.33/1,926.82 = 463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.33x = 1,926.82 × 463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.33x = 892,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,914.97/1,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.70

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