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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.67, 2,353.65 and 959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.67, 2,353.65 and 959.72 is: 1,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.67 : 2,353.65 = 959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.67/2,353.65 = 959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.67x = 2,353.65 × 959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.67x = 2,258,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,844.98/1,705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.32

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