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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.92, 2,355.48 and 960.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.92, 2,355.48 and 960.91 is: 1,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.92 : 2,355.48 = 960.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.92/2,355.48 = 960.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.92x = 2,355.48 × 960.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.92x = 2,263,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,411.65/1,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.02

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