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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.02, 2,352.99 and 958.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.02, 2,352.99 and 958.95 is: 1,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.02 : 2,352.99 = 958.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.02/2,352.99 = 958.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.02x = 2,352.99 × 958.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.02x = 2,256,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,399.76/1,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.39

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