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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.72, 2,353.92 and 959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.72, 2,353.92 and 959.74 is: 1,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.72 : 2,353.92 = 959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.72/2,353.92 = 959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.72x = 2,353.92 × 959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.72x = 2,259,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,151.18/1,705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.46

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