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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.44, 1,437.17 and 952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.44, 1,437.17 and 952.27 is: 1,421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.44 : 1,437.17 = 952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.44/1,437.17 = 952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.44x = 1,437.17 × 952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.44x = 1,368,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,564.92/962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.97

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