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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.44, 1,928.16 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.44, 1,928.16 and 311.54 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.44 : 1,928.16 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.44/1,928.16 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.44x = 1,928.16 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.44x = 600,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,698.97/1,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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