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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.04, 2,942.43 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.04, 2,942.43 and 645.48 is: 968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.04 : 2,942.43 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.04/2,942.43 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.04x = 2,942.43 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.04x = 1,899,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,279.72/1,962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.01

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