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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.52, 2,354.84 and 960.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.52, 2,354.84 and 960.55 is: 1,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.52 : 2,354.84 = 960.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.52/2,354.84 = 960.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.52x = 2,354.84 × 960.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.52x = 2,261,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,941.56/1,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.47

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