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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.46, 1,937.72 and 962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.46, 1,937.72 and 962.60 is: 1,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.46 : 1,937.72 = 962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.46/1,937.72 = 962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.46x = 1,937.72 × 962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.46x = 1,865,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,249.27/1,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.15

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