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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.06, 2,354.38 and 960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.06, 2,354.38 and 960.02 is: 1,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.06 : 2,354.38 = 960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.06/2,354.38 = 960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.06x = 2,354.38 × 960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.06x = 2,260,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,240.12/1,706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.83

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