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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.27, 2,354.41 and 960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.27, 2,354.41 and 960.10 is: 1,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.27 : 2,354.41 = 960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.27/2,354.41 = 960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.27x = 2,354.41 × 960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.27x = 2,260,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,469.04/1,706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.80

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