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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.02, 1,928.22 and 464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.02, 1,928.22 and 464.14 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.02 : 1,928.22 = 464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.02/1,928.22 = 464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.02x = 1,928.22 × 464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.02x = 894,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,964.03/1,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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