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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.31, 1,584.25 and 962.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.31, 1,584.25 and 962.47 is: 1,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.31 : 1,584.25 = 962.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.31/1,584.25 = 962.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.31x = 1,584.25 × 962.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.31x = 1,524,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,793.10/1,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.70

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