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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.55, 1,928.32 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.55, 1,928.32 and 311.65 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.55 : 1,928.32 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.55/1,928.32 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.55x = 1,928.32 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.55x = 600,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,956.11/1,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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