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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.52, 1,927.13 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.52, 1,927.13 and 463.22 is: 694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.52 : 1,927.13 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.52/1,927.13 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.52x = 1,927.13 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.52x = 892,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,687.66/1,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.42

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