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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.68, 1,928.16 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.68, 1,928.16 and 464.16 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.68 : 1,928.16 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.68/1,928.16 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.68x = 1,928.16 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.68x = 894,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,974.75/1,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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