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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.68, 2,355.28 and 950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.68, 2,355.28 and 950.52 is: 1,311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.68 : 2,355.28 = 950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.68/2,355.28 = 950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.68x = 2,355.28 × 950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.68x = 2,238,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,741.88/1,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.76

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