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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.29, 1,615.86 and 962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.29, 1,615.86 and 962.11 is: 1,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.29 : 1,615.86 = 962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.29/1,615.86 = 962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.29x = 1,615.86 × 962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.29x = 1,554,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,635.06/1,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.15

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