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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.02, 2,355.78 and 961.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.02, 2,355.78 and 961.01 is: 1,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.02 : 2,355.78 = 961.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.02/2,355.78 = 961.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.02x = 2,355.78 × 961.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.02x = 2,263,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,916.36/1,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.24

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