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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.52, 2,354.72 and 960.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.52, 2,354.72 and 960.38 is: 1,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.52 : 2,354.72 = 960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.52/2,354.72 = 960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.52x = 2,354.72 × 960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.52x = 2,261,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,425.99/1,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.17

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