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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.29, 1,762.43 and 962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.29, 1,762.43 and 962.46 is: 1,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.29 : 1,762.43 = 962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.29/1,762.43 = 962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.29x = 1,762.43 × 962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.29x = 1,696,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,266.73/1,277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.02

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