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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.67, 1,907.82 and 962.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.67, 1,907.82 and 962.37 is: 1,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.67 : 1,907.82 = 962.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.67/1,907.82 = 962.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.67x = 1,907.82 × 962.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.67x = 1,836,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,028.73/1,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.89

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