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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.98, 2,354.25 and 959.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.98, 2,354.25 and 959.95 is: 1,324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.98 : 2,354.25 = 959.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.98/2,354.25 = 959.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.98x = 2,354.25 × 959.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.98x = 2,259,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,955.01/1,705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.72

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