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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.62, 1,663.51 and 962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.62, 1,663.51 and 962.06 is: 1,448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.62 : 1,663.51 = 962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.62/1,663.51 = 962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.62x = 1,663.51 × 962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.62x = 1,600,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,391.62/1,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.82

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