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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.89, 2,355.73 and 960.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.89, 2,355.73 and 960.99 is: 1,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.89 : 2,355.73 = 960.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.89/2,355.73 = 960.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.89x = 2,355.73 × 960.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.89x = 2,263,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,830.57/1,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.29

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