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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.41, 1,929.13 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.41, 1,929.13 and 464.48 is: 696.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.41 : 1,929.13 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.41/1,929.13 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.41x = 1,929.13 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.41x = 896,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,042.30/1,286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.54

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