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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.06, 1,928.62 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.06, 1,928.62 and 464.12 is: 696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.06 : 1,928.62 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.06/1,928.62 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.06x = 1,928.62 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.06x = 895,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,099.15/1,286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.00

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