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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.59, 1,927.99 and 463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.59, 1,927.99 and 463.76 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.59 : 1,927.99 = 463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.59/1,927.99 = 463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.59x = 1,927.99 × 463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.59x = 894,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,114.18/1,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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