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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.80, 1,937.66 and 962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.80, 1,937.66 and 962.73 is: 1,327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.80 : 1,937.66 = 962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.80/1,937.66 = 962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.80x = 1,937.66 × 962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.80x = 1,865,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,438.60/1,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.91

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