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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.59, 2,352.40 and 958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.59, 2,352.40 and 958.54 is: 1,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.59 : 2,352.40 = 958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.59/2,352.40 = 958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.59x = 2,352.40 × 958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.59x = 2,254,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,864.70/1,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.82

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