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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.01, 1,929.22 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.01, 1,929.22 and 464.20 is: 696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.01 : 1,929.22 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.01/1,929.22 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.01x = 1,929.22 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.01x = 895,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,537.94/1,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.37

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