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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.09, 2,352.89 and 958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.09, 2,352.89 and 958.91 is: 1,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.09 : 2,352.89 = 958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.09/2,352.89 = 958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.09x = 2,352.89 × 958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.09x = 2,256,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,204.96/1,705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.22

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