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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.34, 2,353.38 and 959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.34, 2,353.38 and 959.28 is: 1,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.34 : 2,353.38 = 959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.34/2,353.38 = 959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.34x = 2,353.38 × 959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.34x = 2,257,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,550.37/1,705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.81

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