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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.39, 1,807.32 and 962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.39, 1,807.32 and 962.64 is: 1,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.39 : 1,807.32 = 962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.39/1,807.32 = 962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.39x = 1,807.32 × 962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.39x = 1,739,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,798.52/1,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.15

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