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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.80, 1,657.80 and 962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.80, 1,657.80 and 962.80 is: 1,442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.80 : 1,657.80 = 962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.80/1,657.80 = 962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.80x = 1,657.80 × 962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.80x = 1,596,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,129.84/1,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.11

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