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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.03, 2,017.24 and 938.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.03, 2,017.24 and 938.77 is: 1,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.03 : 2,017.24 = 938.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.03/2,017.24 = 938.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.03x = 2,017.24 × 938.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.03x = 1,893,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,724.39/1,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.27

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