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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.11, 2,354.42 and 960.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.11, 2,354.42 and 960.07 is: 1,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.11 : 2,354.42 = 960.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.11/2,354.42 = 960.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.11x = 2,354.42 × 960.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.11x = 2,260,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,415.64/1,706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.90

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