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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.40, 1,788.35 and 962.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.40, 1,788.35 and 962.63 is: 1,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.40 : 1,788.35 = 962.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.40/1,788.35 = 962.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.40x = 1,788.35 × 962.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.40x = 1,721,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,519.36/1,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.74

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