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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.08, 2,353.28 and 959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.08, 2,353.28 and 959.08 is: 1,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.08 : 2,353.28 = 959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.08/2,353.28 = 959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.08x = 2,353.28 × 959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.08x = 2,256,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,983.78/1,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.68

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