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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.61, 2,353.67 and 959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.61, 2,353.67 and 959.60 is: 1,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.61 : 2,353.67 = 959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.61/2,353.67 = 959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.61x = 2,353.67 × 959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.61x = 2,258,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,581.73/1,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.21

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