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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462, 2,016.72 and 964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462, 2,016.72 and 964.72 is: 1,330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462 : 2,016.72 = 964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462/2,016.72 = 964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462x = 2,016.72 × 964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462x = 1,945,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,570.12/1,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.76

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