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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.19, 2,354.52 and 960.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.19, 2,354.52 and 960.15 is: 1,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.19 : 2,354.52 = 960.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.19/2,354.52 = 960.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.19x = 2,354.52 × 960.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.19x = 2,260,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,692.38/1,706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.99

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