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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.02, 2,355.61 and 960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.02, 2,355.61 and 960.96 is: 1,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.02 : 2,355.61 = 960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.02/2,355.61 = 960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.02x = 2,355.61 × 960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.02x = 2,263,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,652.52/1,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.09

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