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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.45, 2,354.81 and 960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.45, 2,354.81 and 960.44 is: 1,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.45 : 2,354.81 = 960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.45/2,354.81 = 960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.45x = 2,354.81 × 960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.45x = 2,261,637.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,637.14/1,706.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.35

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