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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.30, 1,936.26 and 962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.30, 1,936.26 and 962.58 is: 1,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.30 : 1,936.26 = 962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.30/1,936.26 = 962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.30x = 1,936.26 × 962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.30x = 1,863,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,805.15/1,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.21

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