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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.36, 1,939.32 and 962.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.36, 1,939.32 and 962.39 is: 1,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.36 : 1,939.32 = 962.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.36/1,939.32 = 962.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.36x = 1,939.32 × 962.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.36x = 1,866,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,377.36/1,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.28

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