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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.63, 1,854.42 and 963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.63, 1,854.42 and 963.04 is: 1,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.63 : 1,854.42 = 963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.63/1,854.42 = 963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.63x = 1,854.42 × 963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.63x = 1,785,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,880.64/1,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.98

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