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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.01, 1,928.61 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.01, 1,928.61 and 464.06 is: 695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.01 : 1,928.61 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.01/1,928.61 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.01x = 1,928.61 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.01x = 894,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,995.58/1,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.95

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