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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.06, 2,412.43 and 962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.06, 2,412.43 and 962.28 is: 1,328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.06 : 2,412.43 = 962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.06/2,412.43 = 962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.06x = 2,412.43 × 962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.06x = 2,321,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,433.14/1,748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.01

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