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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.23, 1,443.86 and 945.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.23, 1,443.86 and 945.07 is: 1,418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.23 : 1,443.86 = 945.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.23/1,443.86 = 945.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.23x = 1,443.86 × 945.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.23x = 1,364,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,543.98/962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.11

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