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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,445.49 and 932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,445.49 and 932.88 is: 1,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,445.49 = 932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,445.49 = 932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,445.49 × 932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 1,348,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,468.71/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.68

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