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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.68, 2,888.50 and 464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.68, 2,888.50 and 464.82 is: 697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.68 : 2,888.50 = 464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.68/2,888.50 = 464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.68x = 2,888.50 × 464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.68x = 1,342,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,632.57/1,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.23

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