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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.97, 2,355.78 and 960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.97, 2,355.78 and 960.93 is: 1,326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.97 : 2,355.78 = 960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.97/2,355.78 = 960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.97x = 2,355.78 × 960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.97x = 2,263,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,739.68/1,706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.17

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