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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376, 1,899.60 and 962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376, 1,899.60 and 962.72 is: 1,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376 : 1,899.60 = 962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376/1,899.60 = 962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376x = 1,899.60 × 962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376x = 1,828,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,782.91/1,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.06

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