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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.82, 2,354.12 and 960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.82, 2,354.12 and 960.02 is: 1,324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.82 : 2,354.12 = 960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.82/2,354.12 = 960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.82x = 2,354.12 × 960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.82x = 2,260,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,002.28/1,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.88

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