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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.15, 2,352.88 and 958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.15, 2,352.88 and 958.94 is: 1,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.15 : 2,352.88 = 958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.15/2,352.88 = 958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.15x = 2,352.88 × 958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.15x = 2,256,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,269.00/1,705.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.21

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