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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.88, 1,927.80 and 962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.88, 1,927.80 and 962.96 is: 1,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.88 : 1,927.80 = 962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.88/1,927.80 = 962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.88x = 1,927.80 × 962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.88x = 1,856,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,394.29/1,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.80

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