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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.43, 2,018.17 and 939.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.43, 2,018.17 and 939.37 is: 1,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.43 : 2,018.17 = 939.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.43/2,018.17 = 939.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.43x = 2,018.17 × 939.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.43x = 1,895,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,808.66/1,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.34

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