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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.28, 1,999.86 and 962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.28, 1,999.86 and 962.74 is: 1,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.28 : 1,999.86 = 962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.28/1,999.86 = 962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.28x = 1,999.86 × 962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.28x = 1,925,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,345.22/1,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.90

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