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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.76, 2,352.60 and 958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.76, 2,352.60 and 958.76 is: 1,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.76 : 2,352.60 = 958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.76/2,352.60 = 958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.76x = 2,352.60 × 958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.76x = 2,255,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,578.78/1,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.11

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