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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.95, 2,412.29 and 962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.95, 2,412.29 and 962.05 is: 1,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.95 : 2,412.29 = 962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.95/2,412.29 = 962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.95x = 2,412.29 × 962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.95x = 2,320,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,726.72/1,747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.68

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