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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.67, 2,019.18 and 939.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.67, 2,019.18 and 939.02 is: 1,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.67 : 2,019.18 = 939.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.67/2,019.18 = 939.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.67x = 2,019.18 × 939.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.67x = 1,896,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,050.40/1,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.29

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