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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.11, 2,354.51 and 960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.11, 2,354.51 and 960.06 is: 1,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.11 : 2,354.51 = 960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.11/2,354.51 = 960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.11x = 2,354.51 × 960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.11x = 2,260,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,470.87/1,706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.93

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