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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.93, 1,966.19 and 962.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.93, 1,966.19 and 962.29 is: 1,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.93 : 1,966.19 = 962.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.93/1,966.19 = 962.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.93x = 1,966.19 × 962.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.93x = 1,892,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,032.79/1,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.38

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