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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.04, 1,907.37 and 962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.04, 1,907.37 and 962.28 is: 1,328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.04 : 1,907.37 = 962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.04/1,907.37 = 962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.04x = 1,907.37 × 962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.04x = 1,835,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,424.00/1,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.05

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