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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.96, 2,020.50 and 962.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.96, 2,020.50 and 962.04 is: 1,442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.96 : 2,020.50 = 962.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.96/2,020.50 = 962.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.96x = 2,020.50 × 962.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.96x = 1,943,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,801.82/1,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.03

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